Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 112619

Respite Care: Parents

Tabled: 11 February 2026

Answered: 23 February 2026

Question

Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he is providing additional resources for respite care for parents.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock

In England, the Care Act 2014 requires local authorities to deliver a wide range of high-quality care and support services, including support for carers.The Government is making over £4.6 billion of additional funding available for adult social care in En...

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