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Care for people with depression and bipolar disorder

EDM (Early Day Motion) 35: tabled on 13 May 2026

Tabled in the 2026-27 session.

This motion has been signed by 31 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House notes that depression and bipolar disorder are major causes of disability, with substantial implications for patients' quality of life; further notes the impact of depression and bipolar on employment opportunities, the UK economy and the NHS; recognises that although innovative treatments exist, such as medication and neuromodulation to psychological therapies, too many people still face barriers in accessing timely, evidence-based care; believes that improving access to care is essential for improving patient outcomes and reducing avoidable hospital admissions; and calls on the Government to address systemic obstacles to help improve the quality of life of people living with bipolar and depression.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

Brown-Fuller, Jess
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 14 May 2026
Chichester
Jarvis, Liz
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 14 May 2026
Eastleigh
Miller, Calum
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 14 May 2026
Bicester and Woodstock
Jones, Clive
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 14 May 2026
Wokingham
Forster, Mr Will
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 18 May 2026
Woking
Chowns, Dr Ellie
Green Party
Signed on 18 May 2026
North Herefordshire
Trickett, Jon
Labour
Signed on 18 May 2026
Normanton and Hemsworth
Savage, Dr Roz
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 15 May 2026
South Cotswolds
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 15 May 2026
Strangford
Dyke, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 18 May 2026
Glastonbury and Somerton
van Mierlo, Freddie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 18 May 2026
Henley and Thame
Whittingdale, Sir John
Conservative
Signed on 18 May 2026
Maldon
MacDonald, Mr Angus
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 18 May 2026
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Denyer, Carla
Green Party
Signed on 19 May 2026
Bristol Central
Sabine, Anna
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 19 May 2026
Frome and East Somerset
Maguire, Ben
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 19 May 2026
North Cornwall
Heylings, Pippa
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 19 May 2026
South Cambridgeshire
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 20 May 2026
Edinburgh West
Spencer, Hannah
Green Party
Signed on 20 May 2026
Gorton and Denton
Berry, Siân
Green Party
Signed on 20 May 2026
Brighton Pavilion
Ramsay, Adrian
Green Party
Signed on 20 May 2026
Waveney Valley
Young, Claire
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 21 May 2026
Thornbury and Yate
Smith, Cat
Labour
Signed on 1 June 2026
Lancaster and Wyre
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on 3 June 2026
York Central
Roome, Ian
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 11 June 2026
North Devon

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.