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Written question asked by Damian Green (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 January 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 20 January 2023. It was answered by Helen Whately (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 January 2023 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Direct Payments

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to increase the number of direct payments for social care.

Answer

It is a matter for local authorities to determine how best to meet the eligible care and support needs of care users in their areas and ensure that those needing care and support, or their nominated representatives, are given timely information about direct payments to facilitate choice.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
126506
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Direct payments Social services
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk