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Written question asked by Baroness Maclean of Redditch (Conservative) on Thursday, 5 February 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 February 2026. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 February 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Mental Illness

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Merron on 29 January (HL14010), what assessment they have made of the impact of the NHS Healthy Choices Quiz on improving the mental health of its users.

Answer

The NHS Healthy Choices Quiz was designed and built at every stage with user research and engagement with policy experts to ensure it is both accurate and effective in supporting people to make healthy changes in six areas: movement; eating; sleep; mental health; smoking; and alcohol consumption. As part of our campaign evaluation, the Quiz will be assessed to explore how many of those who completed the Quiz took action to improve their health, including their mental health.

At the end of the Quiz, people are sign-posted to appropriate help including Better Health - Every Mind Matters, NHS Talking Therapies, or directed to their general practice or 111. The Better Health - Every Mind Matters digital resources offer a range of simple, National Health Service-approved, self-care tips and tools that everyone can use and incorporate into daily routines to help manage common early-stage mental health concerns.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL14337
Session
2024-26
Related items
Mental Illness and Stress
Thursday, 29 January 2026
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Health education Mental illness NHS
Link
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