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Written question asked by Julie Minns (Labour) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Monday, 7 September 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Care Homes: Closures

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of issuing national guidance on the procedures for care home closures.

Answer

On 29 July 2026, the Prime Minister set out his objectives to reform the social care system and brought forward the timetable for Baroness Casey’s commission to inform that reform programme. All aspects of the current system will be reviewed as part of that process, including support for care home provision, and we will continue to update Parliament on a regular basis. Further information is available at the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-sets-out-new-path-to-fix-social-care-together-29-july-2026


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
23459
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Care homes Closures
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk