Written questions

Food: Allergies

Commons · Question 66856 · Tabled 10 Jul 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 18 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by Gregory Stafford

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve NHS support for children and families with severe food allergies.

Answer

Answered by Ashley Dalton, 18 Jul 2025

Section 100 of the Children and Families Act 2014 places a duty on schools to make arrangements for supporting pupils with medical conditions. Schools should ensure they are aware of any pupils with medical conditions, and have policies and processes in p...