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Written question asked by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Thursday, 11 September 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 September 2025. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 September 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

The Light House (Christian Care Ministry) Trust

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will ask the NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board to hold discussions with the trustees of The Light House Christian Care Ministry about supporting the trustees of the charity to enable it to continue to provide counselling services in the Coventry area.

Answer

There are no plans for Ministers or officials in the Department to meet with the Light House Christian Care Ministry. NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) understands the pressures felt across the voluntary, community, faith, and social enterprise sector and is in dialogue with The Light House (Christian Care Ministry) Trust Ltd. The ICB holds a £15,000 grant with the trust for counselling services and will consider the trust as part of its activities to assess its portfolio of grants.

The ICB has a duty to regularly review the services it commissions, ensuring taxpayer money is spent wisely, waste is minimised, and resources are used in the best way to improve the health and wellbeing of local people. In line with this approach, the ICB is currently reviewing counselling services in its area to ensure they deliver best value and meet the needs of its population.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL10452
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Counselling Finance Coventry The Light House (Christian Care Ministry) Trust
Link
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