Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 89087
Health Services: Children in Care
Tabled: 10 November 2025
Answered: 20 November 2025
Question
Darren Paffey
Labour — Southampton Itchen
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of prioritising care-experienced children for (a) mental health, (b) neurodiversity and (c) other NHS appointments.
Answer
Dr Zubir AhmedAlthough the Department is not convening a formal assessment, we believe that for care-experienced children and young people who are struggling with their mental health, fast access to early, high-quality support is critical. That is why the 10-Year Healt...
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