§ Baroness Finlay of Llandaffasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether there is increasing use of evidence-based specialist physiotherapy in the management of patients with mental health problems. [HL5686]
§ Lord Hunt of Kings HeathThe Department of Health has made no assessment of trends or developments in the use of evidence-based specialist physiotherapy in the management of patients with mental health problems. However, standard one of the mental health National Service Framwork emphasises the benefits of a exercise, relaxation and stress management, and the Mental Health Policy Implementation Guide (2001) indicates that the evidence base supports the encouragement of regular exercise on a population-wide basis in the context of mental health promotion.