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
Labour — Aylesbury
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 KinnockCharging, 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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