Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 115719

Mental Health: Children

Tabled: 24 February 2026
Answered: 4 March 2026

Question

Josh Fenton-Glynn

LabourCalder Valley

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of a) the COVID-19 Pandemic and b) social media on the mental wellbeing of children; and what steps his Department is taking to help

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed
The Government welcomes the COVID-19 Inquiry’s investigations and is committed to learning lessons from the pandemic, including those relating to the potential impact on children’s mental health and wellbeing. We continue to respond openly and transparent...

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