National Wellbeing Indicators 2026-02-24
2026-02-24
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Q1
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Recent trends in national wellbeing indicators have raised concerns about the potential implications for government policies.
What assessment has been made of the potential implications for policies of recent trends in national wellbeing indicators?
We are revolutionising our country's health and wellbeing through our 10-year health plan, which will deliver the three major shifts, boost life expectancy and improve mental health for everyone, everywhere. We are shifting from prioritising the tackling of sickness to prevention, including through action in the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to create a smoke-free generation.
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The specific assessment of recent trends in national wellbeing indicators was not provided.
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Q2
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The previous answer mentioned the shift to prevention in national health strategy, leading to questions about championing health across all government policies.
It is great to hear that wellbeing is being built in through the shift to prevention in our national health strategy. Does the Minister agree that we should now champion health in all policies, starting with the mandatory use of the wellbeing indicators available for the Treasury Green Book?
My hon. Friend will know that that is a question for Treasury colleagues. However, we are a mission-led Government committed to healthy outcomes across Government, not just in the DHSC.
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The specific mandate of using wellbeing indicators was avoided by deflecting to Treasury colleagues.
My Hon. Friend Will Know That That Is A Question For Treasury Colleagues.
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Q3
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The Secretary of State's comparison of GP salaries to the Prime Minister led to questions about ensuring adequate funding for GPs.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has compared GPs' salaries to that of the Prime Minister. I can understand why he is taking a keen interest in how much a Prime Minister is paid, but can the Government assure the House that the GP contract will include an increase in GP funding over and above inflationary pressures?
I am not entirely sure what any of that has to do with wellbeing indicators—
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The specific question about GP funding was avoided by changing the subject to wellbeing indicators.
I Am Not Entirely Sure What Any Of That Has To Do With Wellbeing Indicators
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