Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 73041

Children in Care

Tabled: 29 August 2025

Answered: 12 September 2025

Question

Anna Gelderd

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to introduce (a) additional funding and (b) policy changes to expand (i) therapeutic and (ii) foster care options for young people over 16.

Answer

Ashley Dalton

The Government is committed to raising the healthiest generation of children ever and giving mental health the same importance as physical health.The Department of Health and Social Care set out in the 10-Year Health Plan how we will work to better identi...

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