Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to develop a cross-departmental recovery plan for children, young people and families affected physically, mentally and emotionally by the covid-19 outbreak.
The Department of Health and Social Care is working closely with the Department for Education in response to COVID-19. Guidance on restoration of community health services for children and young people has been published and can be found at the following link:
We are also supporting schools and colleges to provide a supportive environment for those experiencing problems and securing access to specialist help for those who need it.