Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 83486

Care Homes: Finance

Tabled: 20 October 2025

Answered: 12 November 2025

Question

Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what comparative assessment he has made of the potential impact of (a) home-based and (b) residential care on the finances of people receiving that care.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock

Under the Care Act 2014 charging is based on a number of principles, including that people should not be charged more than it is reasonably practicable for them to pay and that charging approaches should be clear, transparent, and comprehensive.Charging r...

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