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Written question asked by Iqbal Mohamed (Independent (affiliation)) on Thursday, 19 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 March 2026. It was answered by Stephen Kinnock (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 March 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Supported Housing: Learning Disability

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department collects data on the number of adults with learning disabilities placed outside their local area by local authorities.

Answer

The Department does not collect data specifically on the number of adults with learning disabilities who are placed outside their local authority area. However, national statistics on adults with learning disabilities receiving long-term support are published annually in the Adult Social Care Activity Report.

Where out-of-area placements are made, local authorities have a duty under the Care Act 2014 to ensure that, among other things, decisions are based on a consideration of each individual's needs and preferences.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
122350
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Learning disability Location Supported housing
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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