Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on t the continuation of Healthy Child Services delivered by local authorities.

The Secretary of State engages regularly with ministerial colleagues on a range of matters. In line with the practice of successive administrations, details of internal discussions are not normally disclosed.

The Healthy Child Programme – referred to as Healthy Child Services in Norfolk – is a universal, community-based public health service supporting all families with preventative care provided by health visitors and school nurses. Healthy Child Programme services are commissioned by all local authorities in England through the ring-fenced Public Health Grant issued by DHSC.

DHSC is working continuously to improve 0-19 services. In February 2026, DHSC published its refreshed Healthy Child Programme guidance, which sets out a clear vision for more joined-up service delivery, encouraging collaboration between all partners involved in child health with the aim of promoting consistency and raising standards across England. The Government has also committed to strengthening health visiting to ensure high-quality service for every family.