However, as more extreme weather events are predicted to occur, the Government and NHS England need to adopt a more proactive approach to the mental health and well-being implications of crisis and shock events rather than just leaving it to local areas. We welcome the provision of Mental Health First Aid training for front-line public sector staff working with rural communities during crises. We also welcome the fact that advice and easements are available to help farmers cope with the finan...

However, as more extreme weather events are predicted to occur, the Government and NHS England need to adopt a more proactive approach to the mental health and well-being implications of crisis and shock events rather than just leaving it to local areas. We welcome the provision of Mental Health First Aid training for front-line public sector staff working with rural communities during crises. We also welcome the fact that advice and easements are available to help farmers cope with the financial challenges. Type: conclusion | Number: 23 | Paragraph: 155 | Response status: accepted Government response: Defra contributed to the UK Health Security Agency’s published guidance on providing advice about the impacts of being flooded on people’s mental health: • Flooding health advice: mental health - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), • Flooding and health: assessment and management of public mental health - GOV.UK (