Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 7359

Care Homes: Aylesbury

Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 14 October 2024

Question

Laura Kyrke-Smith

LabourAylesbury

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to provide funding to cover basic costs for low-income care home users in Aylesbury constituency.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock
Charging, under the Care Act 2014, is based on several principles including that people should not be charged more than it is reasonably practicable for them to pay. Local authorities have discretion to implement charging policies which best meet the need...

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