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Written question asked by Roz Savage (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 21 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 June 2026. It was answered by Stephen Kinnock (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 June 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Care Homes: Fees and Charges

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the increase in employers' National Insurance contributions on care home fee rises for self-funders.

Answer

Tax policy, including changes to National Insurance contributions, is a matter for HM Treasury and assessments of the wider economic impacts are considered in that context.

The Department of Health and Social Care does not have the power to set or recommend the fees charged by care homes. However, all businesses must comply with the Consumer Rights Act 2015 by using fair and transparent terms in their standard agreements with customers.

This emphasis on transparency is also reflected in Regulation 19 of the Care Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2009, which requires providers to give people who use services timely and accurate written information about the cost of their care and treatment.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4028
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Care homes Fees and charges Employers' contributions
Link
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