Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 16056

Care Homes: Evictions

Tabled: 25 November 2024

Answered: 3 December 2024

Named Day

Question

Tom Hayes

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the powers of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman on decision making around evictions from care homes.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock

Local authorities should have appropriate plans in place to minimise any disruption of services if a provider exits the market. They are in the best position to find a local solution, with the minimum possible disruption, that meets people’s needs and cho...

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