Written question asked by Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 March 2026. It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 March 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Care Workers: Parking

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of parking fines on care workers providing in-home services; and if he will issue further (a) guidance and (b) introduce measures to support care workers who are required to park in close proximity to patients’ homes while carrying out their duties.

Answer

The Department has not made a formal assessment of the impact of parking fines on care workers providing in‑home services.

Parking policy is devolved to local authorities, which already have the discretion to offer exemptions or dedicated permit schemes for health and social care workers where appropriate. At present, local authorities remain best placed to determine appropriate support and parking arrangements, taking account of local conditions and existing pressures.

We are introducing the first ever Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care. The Fair Pay Agreement will bring together employers, worker representatives, and other to negotiate play and terms and conditions for the sector. This is intended to improve pay, support recruitment, and retention.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 121506
Session: 2024-26
Subjects: Fines Parking Care workers Home visits
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Care Workers: Parking

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