Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 60293
Care Homes
Tabled: 16 June 2025
Answered: 25 June 2025
Question
Mr Angus MacDonald
Liberal Democrat — Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to increase care home capacity.
Answer
Stephen KinnockUnder the Care Act 2014, local authorities are tasked with the duty to shape their care markets to meet the diverse needs of all local people. This includes commissioning a diverse range of care and support services that enable people to access quality ca...
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