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Written question asked by Samantha Niblett (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 June 2025 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Kinnock (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 June 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Social Prescribing: Performing Arts

Question

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

The 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.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
57503
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Performing arts Social prescribing
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk