Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 32448

Care Workers: Devon

Tabled: 21 February 2025

Answered: 3 March 2025

Question

Martin Wrigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will make an assessment of the adequacy of staffing levels in care providers in Devon.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock

English local authorities have responsibility under the Care Act 2014 to meet social care needs and statutory guidance directs them to ensure there is sufficient workforce in adult social care.The Department continues to monitor adult social care workforc...

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