Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 113543
Independent Commission into Adult Social Care
Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 26 February 2026
Question
Sir Julian Smith
Conservative — Skipton and Ripon
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the Casey Commission plans to assess the potential merits of a (a) national lifetime cost cap and (b) weekly maximum charge for long-term care.
Answer
Stephen KinnockThe adult social care charging system is means tested and provides funded support for those with the least financial means. While the Department sets the minimum thresholds for accessing local authority support, local authorities have the discretion to se...
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