Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 84686

Fireworks: Mental Health

Tabled: 23 October 2025
Answered: 6 November 2025

Question

Imran Hussain

LabourBradford East

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has been made of the potential impact of fireworks on people with (a) PTSD, (b) autism, and (c) sensory processing conditions; and if he will set out the steps his De

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed
We recognise that fireworks can cause distress for some people, including those with post-traumatic stress disorder, autism, and sensory processing conditions. Information and advice is available at the following two links: https://combatstress.org.uk/tip...

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