Written questions

Civil Society: Health Services

Commons · Question 68944 · Tabled 17 Jul 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 24 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by Rachel Gilmour

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of trends in the level of investment in rural VCSE infrastructure on inequalities in access to (a) GP, (b) mental health, (c) community and (d) o

Answer

Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 24 Jul 2025

The Department recognises the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector as a valuable partner in improving people’s health and wellbeing.The Government is committed to resetting the relationship with civil society and to unlock its potenti...