Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 72791
Hydrotherapy: Learning Disability
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 12 September 2025
Question
Andrew Cooper
Labour — Mid Cheshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of hydrotherapy services on people with learning disabilities.
Answer
Stephen KinnockNHS England advises that there is not a strong evidence base for the benefits of hydrotherapy for people with learning disabilities. As part of their duties under the Care Act 2014, local authorities are expected to ensure high quality services that put t...
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