Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 103603

Children's Play: Health Services

Tabled: 6 January 2026

Answered: 15 January 2026

Question

Tom Hayes

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to support paediatric settings to adopt the recommended Play Well standards in NHS England's Play Well toolkit published in June 2025.

Answer

Ashley Dalton

The Department recognises the importance of supporting and maintaining children’s right to play in healthcare settings.The NHS England and Starlight Play Well Toolkit, published in June 2025, includes the first national guidelines and standards for commis...

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