Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 101048
Welltower: Mergers
Tabled: 17 December 2025
Answered: 9 January 2026
Question
Shaun Davies
Labour — Telford
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with Welltower on ensuring that its acquisition of HC-One, Barchester and Care UK does not have adverse impacts on a) care staff and b) care home residents.
Answer
Stephen KinnockThe Department has not had any discussions with Welltower about their recent investment in the acquisitions of care homes.The Government has not made a specific assessment of the impact of Welltower’s acquisition of Barchester Healthcare on the market con...
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