Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 83203

Social Services: Fees and Charges

Tabled: 17 October 2025

Answered: 27 October 2025

Question

Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make it his policy to introduce a taper for the upper capital limit for savings used to determine eligibility for free social care.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock

The current adult social care system is means tested and provides funded support for those with the least financial means. Individuals can approach their local authority for a financial assessment to determine their eligibility for support.Under the Care ...

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