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Family Hubs: Carshalton and Wallington

Asked by Bobby DeanLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 5 February 2025UIN 27689

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to expand Start for Life services to include Carshalton and Wallington constituency.

Answered by Andrew Gwynne

In 2025/26, £57 million will be made available to 75 local authorities with high levels of deprivation to provide a range of Start for Life services.

Due to the challenging fiscal context, we have had to make difficult decisions for 2025/26, and only those areas currently in the scheme will receive Start for Life funding. We will continue to evaluate the programme and assess evidence to support wider rollout in future financial years.

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