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Written question asked by Andrew Gwynne (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 February 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 24 February 2023 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Friday, 24 February 2023. A substantive answer was provided by Neil O'Brien (Conservative) on Monday, 27 February 2023 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Health Incentives Scheme: Wolverhampton

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the total cost has been to the Government up to 21 February 2023 of the Better Health: Reward app pilot in Wolverhampton announced on 17 February 2023.

Answer

In March 2021, the Department committed to develop a new approach to health incentives that aims to support people to eat better and move more. The pilot launched on 17 February 2023 and is available to all adults who live in Wolverhampton. A contract was awarded in October 2021 to develop and deliver the pilot and costs to date are within the advertised contract value of up to £2 million.

The Department has committed up to £3 million to be spent on rewards for participants. The pilot will run for up to six months during which time participants will be able to earn points and redeem them for rewards.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
149445
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Expenditure Wolverhampton Health incentives scheme
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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