Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 57503
Social Prescribing: Performing Arts
Tabled: 4 June 2025
Answered: 11 June 2025
Named DayQuestion
Samantha Niblett
Labour — South Derbyshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of comedy within social prescribing.
Answer
Stephen KinnockThe Department recognises the value that social prescribing can play in supporting people’s health and wellbeing. This includes activities such as the creative arts, as well as cultural activities.