Written questions

Health Services: Children's Play

Commons · Question 98510 · Tabled 9 Dec 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 5 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Daisy Cooper

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his department are taking steps to support the use of the Play Well Toolkit in NHS healthcare settings.

Answer

Answered by Ashley Dalton, 5 Jan 2026

The Department recognises the importance of supporting and maintaining children’s right to play in healthcare settings. Games and active play in all settings build social skills and promote children’s well-being.To support this, in June 2025 NHS England a...