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Written question asked by Ellie Chowns (Green Party) on Tuesday, 29 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 1 May 2025. It was answered by Stephen Kinnock (Labour) on Thursday, 8 May 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Health Services and Social Security: Advisory Services

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of integrating health services with social welfare advice.

Answer

We recognise the importance of integrated health and care services, including social welfare advice. We are committed to moving to a Neighbourhood Health Service, which will reinforce integrated working between the National Health Service, social care, local government, other statutory services, the voluntary sector, and communities themselves, as the norm, not the exception.

A Neighbourhood Health Service will mean more care delivered locally to create healthier communities, spot problems earlier, and support people to stay healthy and maintain their independence for longer.

The full vision for the health system will be set out in the 10-Year Health Plan.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
49220
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Advisory services Health services Social security
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk