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Commons · Question 45784 · Tabled 17 Apr 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 28 Apr 2025

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Asked by Wera Hobhouse

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether consideration has been given to the importance of (a) gardening and (b) nature-based therapies in improving (i) physical, (ii) social and (iii) mental health in the development of a neighbo

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Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 28 Apr 2025

We are committed to moving towards a Neighbourhood Heath Service, with more care delivered in local communities to spot problems earlier, supporting people to stay healthier and maintain their independence for longer. There will be a focus on shifting the...