Oral QuestionDepartment of Health and Social Care

What steps he is taking to ensure special educational and disability needs are met by the NHS.

Tabled: 19 March 2025Answered: 25 March 2025

Asked by

Sarah Smith

LabourHyndburn

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Ashley Dalton)

I commend my hon. Friend for her dedication to improving support for children in her role as the opportunity mission champion. Children with special educational needs and disabilities may access a range of NHS services, including health assessments and specialised support. All integrated care boards must have an executive lead for SEND to ensure that that work receives sufficient focus. We are working closely with the Department for Education on reforms to the SEND system.