Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 103018

Social Services: Somerset

Tabled: 5 January 2026

Answered: 23 January 2026

Question

Adam Dance

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to strengthen the social care workforce in (a) Yeovil constituency and (b) Somerset.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock

For adult social care workforce in specific areas, local authorities hold the duty to ensure sufficient provision. Under the Care Act 2014, they must promote an effective market to meet local care and support needs, including fostering a workforce able to...

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