Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 110862
Carers
Tabled: 4 February 2026
Answered: 10 February 2026
Named DayQuestion
Dan Carden
Labour — Liverpool Walton
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of introducing primary legislation to guarantee the right for every person in (a) care and (b) health settings to have at leas
Answer
Stephen KinnockThe Government recognises how important maintaining meaningful contact with loved ones and other essential care supporters is for the health and wellbeing of residents in care homes and patients in hospitals or hospices.In April 2025, the Department launc...
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