Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 110132
Social Services: Fees and Charges
Tabled: 2 February 2026
Answered: 5 February 2026
Named DayQuestion
Mr Andrew Snowden
Conservative — Fylde
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance his Department has issued to local authorities on setting adult social care fee uplifts in financial year 2026-27.
Answer
Stephen KinnockUnder the Care Act 2014, local authorities are tasked with the duty to shape their care markets to meet the diverse needs of all local people. This includes negotiating fees individually with care providers to achieve a sustainable balance of quality, eff...
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