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Written question asked by Rachael Maskell (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 January 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 January 2023. It was answered by Helen Whately (Conservative) on Tuesday, 31 January 2023 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Care Homes: Energy

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the impact of the increase in energy prices on care homes' running costs; and if he will take steps to provide support to care homes with their energy costs.

Answer

The recent Energy Bill Relief Scheme review assessed the impact of energy costs on non-domestic customers, including care homes. On 9 January the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced the outcome of the review and future support for non-domestic customers in the form of a new Energy Bill Discount Scheme (EBDS). Under this scheme, eligible non-domestic consumers in Great Britain and Northern Ireland – including care homes – will receive a per-unit discount to their energy bills, subject to a maximum discount for twelve months from 1 April 2023.

Additionally, the Government will make available up to £2.8 billion this year and £4.7 billion next year to support adult social care and discharge, including with cost pressures – equivalent to 200,000 additional care packages and the biggest funding increase in history.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
132456
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Care homes Energy Prices
Link
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