Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 120494
Social Services: Fees and Charges
Tabled: 12 March 2026
Answered: 18 March 2026
Question
Dr Peter Prinsley
Labour — Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance his Department issues to local authorities to on conducting consultations with recognised care provider associations when setting adult social care fee rates.
Answer
Stephen KinnockThe Care Act 2014 places a statutory duty on local authorities, under Section 5, to promote a sustainable and high-quality adult social care market. This includes ensuring that care providers can operate effectively and that fee structures support the del...
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