Claim: This Conservative government introduced parity of esteem for mental health services in the NHS.
Fact-check: What is parity of esteem? - Full Fact
Verdict: the government wants to achieve equality between the physical and mental health services provided to people, but it's not there yet. the coalition and conservative government both introduced commitments to parity of esteem in legislation and official documents. the idea has been talked about for decades.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Claire Milne
Date published: 2017-03-01T00:00:00