Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 100161

Continuing Care: Finance

Tabled: 15 December 2025

Answered: 9 January 2026

Question

Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of cuts to Continuing Healthcare funding on patient care.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock

The Department and NHS England have made clear that any work to manage costs by integrated care boards (ICB) must be carried out with clear safeguards in place to protect frontline responsibilities.ICBs remain legally responsible for the operational deliv...

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