HC Deb 19 June 2003 vol 407 c439W
Tim Loughton

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many of the(a) early intervention teams, (b) crisis resolution teams and (c) assertive outreach teams proposed in the NHS plan are in place; and whether the targets for establishing them will be met by the end of 2003. [120382]

Ms Rosie Winterton

The most recent data from the mental health service mapping database show that 24 early intervention teams, 97 crisis resolution teams, and 212 assertive outreach teams are in place. Good progress is being made to achieve the set targets as stated in the NHS Plan.