Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 67733

Football: Injuries

Tabled: 14 July 2025
Answered: 22 July 2025

Question

Mr Lee Dillon

Liberal DemocratNewbury

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department will take to help support people who have developed neurodivergent conditions due to heading the ball in football.

Answer

Stephanie Peacock
The safety, wellbeing and welfare of everyone taking part in sport is absolutely paramount. National Governing Bodies are responsible for the regulation of their sports, and they and player associations play a valuable role in supporting players’ welfare....

This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 67733) →