Care for people with depression and bipolar disorder
Tabled 13 May 2026 by Tim Farron
That this House notes that depression and bipolar disorder are major causes of disability, with substantial implications for patients' quality of life; further notes the impact of depression and bipolar on employment opportunities, the UK economy and the NHS; recognises that although innovative treatments exist, such as medication and neuromodulation to psychological therapies, too many people still face barriers in accessing timely, evidence-based care; believes that improving access to care is essential for improving patient outcomes and reducing avoidable hospital admissions; and calls on the Government to address systemic obstacles to help improve the quality of life of people living with bipolar and depression.
Signatories (31)
- Tim Farron Sponsor
- Dr Danny Chambers
- Wera Hobhouse
- Dr Al Pinkerton
- Helen Morgan
- Adam Dance
- Jess Brown-Fuller
- Liz Jarvis
- Calum Miller
- Clive Jones
- Mr Will Forster
- Dr Ellie Chowns
- Jon Trickett
- Dr Roz Savage
- Jim Shannon
- Sarah Dyke
- Freddie van Mierlo
- Sir John Whittingdale
- Mr Angus MacDonald
- Carla Denyer
- Anna Sabine
- Ben Maguire
- Pippa Heylings
- Christine Jardine
- Hannah Spencer
- Siân Berry
- Adrian Ramsay
- Claire Young
- Cat Smith
- Rachael Maskell
- Ian Roome