§ Mr. Paul MarsdenTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what assistance is given to homeless people to have access to a nutritionally balanced diet. [87421]
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§ Ms BlearsThe Homelessness Directorate within the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister are working with the Department of Health and the clinical practitioners and health visitors association to improve access to and raise awareness of the benefits of a healthy diet.
§ Mr. Paul MarsdenTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what action his Department takes by way of partnership agreements with other Departments to improve the health care needs of homeless people. [87448]
§ Ms BlearsVulnerable groups—including homeless people—have been identified as a key priority in the Government's cross-cutting review on health inequalities. In the review, Departments across Government gave commitments to take action where their programmes, policies and resources can make an impact on inequalities, including for vulnerable groups. A forthcoming All-Government delivery plan on health inequalities will set out how Departments' commitments will translate into action; the Department will drive forward the implementation of that plan.