In 2021, 41 percent of respondents in England reported that they had definitely seen NHS mental health services enough times in the previous twelve months for their needs. Over the provided time interval the share of people who feel their needs are being met has decreased while the share who feel it is not being met has increased.
Percentage of patients in England who reported they saw NHS mental health services enough times in the past year from 2014 to 2021
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People who received care or treatment for a mental health condition
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Postal questionnaire
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Original question: "In the last 12 months, do you feel you have seen NHS mental health services often enough for your needs? (This includes contact in person, via video call and telephone)"
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NHS, & Care Quality Commission . (November 4, 2021). Percentage of patients in England who reported they saw NHS mental health services enough times in the past year from 2014 to 2021 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 25, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1082501/frequency-of-nhs-mental-health-visits-england/
NHS, und Care Quality Commission . "Percentage of patients in England who reported they saw NHS mental health services enough times in the past year from 2014 to 2021." Chart. November 4, 2021. Statista. Accessed February 25, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1082501/frequency-of-nhs-mental-health-visits-england/
NHS, Care Quality Commission . (2021). Percentage of patients in England who reported they saw NHS mental health services enough times in the past year from 2014 to 2021. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: February 25, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1082501/frequency-of-nhs-mental-health-visits-england/
NHS, and Care Quality Commission . "Percentage of Patients in England Who Reported They Saw Nhs Mental Health Services Enough times in The past Year from 2014 to 2021." Statista, Statista Inc., 4 Nov 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1082501/frequency-of-nhs-mental-health-visits-england/
NHS & Care Quality Commission , Percentage of patients in England who reported they saw NHS mental health services enough times in the past year from 2014 to 2021 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1082501/frequency-of-nhs-mental-health-visits-england/ (last visited February 25, 2025)
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