Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 16054

Care Homes

Tabled: 25 November 2024
Answered: 2 December 2024
Named Day

Question

Tom Hayes

LabourBournemouth East

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to increase the role of patients in decision making around care home placements.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock
The Health and Care Act 2022 contains a duty for National Health Service trusts and foundation trusts to involve both patients and carers, including young carers, at the earliest opportunity in discharge planning for adult patients who are likely to need ...

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