Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 87949
Better Care Fund: Reform
Tabled: 4 November 2025
Answered: 13 November 2025
Question
Steve Darling
Liberal Democrat — Torbay
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to his Department's plan Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England, when he plans to publish more information about the intended reforms to the Better Care Fund.
Answer
Stephen KinnockAs set out in the 10-Year Health Plan and in the 2025/26 Better Care Fund policy framework, we will reform the Better Care Fund from the 2026/27 financial year. An announcement with further detail on this reform will be made in due course.