Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 98510
Health Services: Children's Play
Tabled: 9 December 2025
Answered: 5 January 2026
Question
Daisy Cooper
Liberal Democrat — St Albans
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his department are taking steps to support the use of the Play Well Toolkit in NHS healthcare settings.
Answer
Ashley DaltonThe Department recognises the importance of supporting and maintaining children’s right to play in healthcare settings. Games and active play in all settings build social skills and promote children’s well-being.To support this, in June 2025 NHS England a...
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