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Written question asked by Rachael Maskell (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 May 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 May 2022. It was answered by Maria Caulfield (Conservative) on Monday, 23 May 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Health Services: Cycling and Walking

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to encourage integrated care systems to invest in active travel as a form of therapeutic intervention; and what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on that matter.

Answer

Officials have worked with the Department for Transport to development of active travel social prescribing pilot schemes. Thirty one local authorities were invited to participate in a feasibility study, which has now been submitted. The local authorities selected to receive funding for pilots will be confirmed in summer 2022.

Integrated care systems will be responsible for drawing up an integrated care strategy for its area on how local Joint Strategic Needs Assessments (JSNAs) will be met. Commissioners of health and care services must have regard to the strategy in exercising its functions, including decisions on local social prescribing activity. This will also be informed by the outcome of the active travel pilots as it emerges.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4629
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Department for Transport Cycling Health services Investment Walking Integrated care systems
Link
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