§ Mrs. Iris RobinsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how much has been spent on mental health (a) assertive outreach and (b) crisis response services in each of the last five years in the Province. [187771]
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§ Angela SmithNo funds were specifically allocated by health and social services boards for assertive outreach or crisis response services prior to 2001–02. Recent funding by health and social services board area is as follows:
Southern Health and Social Services Board
In 2002–03, the southern board allocated £220,000 to assertive outreach and £220,000 to crisis response services. This increased to £225,000 in 2003–04.
Northern Health and Social Services Board
In 2002–03, the northern board allocated £142,000 for assertive outreach services. In 2003–04, it allocated £759,000 for assertive outreach and £1,052,000 for crisis response. A further £612,000 was allocated non-specifically to develop both services.
Eastern Health and Social Services Board
No funds were specifically allocated for assertive outreach or crisis response services prior to 2003–04. In 2003–04, it allocated £112,000 to assertive outreach and £1,390,000 to crisis response services.
Western Health and Social Services Board
No funds were allocated prior to 2003–04. In 2003–04, the western board allocated £196,000 to crisis response services.
§ Mrs. Iris RobinsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans there are to develop(a) assertive outreach and (b) crisis response mental health services in the Province. [187772]
§ Angela SmithHealth and social services boards are currently developing both assertive outreach and crisis response mental set vices throughout Northern Ireland. An additional £3 million has been made available by the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety in 2004–05 to further develop these and other community services.