Written question asked by Lord Kamall (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 July 2026. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 July 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Social Services: Fees and Charges
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the level of awareness that those who have capital or assets above £23,250 must pay the full cost of any adult social care; and what plans they have to increase awareness that adult social care is not free at the point of use for all.
- Answer
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The Department has not made a specific assessment of the awareness of the £23,250 upper capital limit.
The Government is committed to reforming adult social care and has established an independent commission, chaired by the Noble Baroness, Casey of Blackstock, to lead a national conversation on the future of adult social care. The Government has no current plans to undertake a specific awareness campaign on adult social care charging. However, the commission's terms of reference are sufficiently broad to enable it to consider how to build a system that is fair, affordable, and fit for the future, including issues relating to the understanding of the adult social care system. Phase 1 will report later this year.
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- HL1597
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- 2026-27
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- Fees and charges Publicity Social services
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