I was called by Downing Street Press Office and asked to appear on the next briefing with the Prime MinisterThe question was to be pre-recorded exactly as asked and sent in advance, so I was a little frustrated that I couldn’t flesh it out, or get the chance to respond to the Prime Minister’s answer.
However I was still encouraged to hear that the question would be included, and that the Government would finally acknowledge the impact of the pandemic on the nation’s mental health.
Mind were pleased, too, and offered me support should any press want to speak with me following the briefing. Which was helpful, as they did.
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