Thank you for contacting me about mental health during this difficult time.
I know that my colleagues across Parliament understand the importance of considering the impact of the news, and of isolation, on mental health.
There have been a number of measures in place to support people through this difficult time. NHS Volunteer Responders have been providing care and help to vulnerable people. ‘Check-In and Chat’ Volunteers have also been providing short-term telephone support to individuals who are at risk of loneliness as a consequence of self-isolation.
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