Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 49151

Social Services: Hearing Impairment and Visual Impairment

Tabled: 29 April 2025

Answered: 7 May 2025

Question

Martin Wrigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that deafblind people are able to access care needs assessments.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock

Under the Care Act 2014 and the Care and Support (Assessment) Regulations 2014, local authorities are responsible for ensuring that deafblind people in their area access the right care and support. This includes making contact with, and keeping a record o...

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