Social Services: Gender
Lords · Question HL3954 · Tabled 9 Jan 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 23 Jan 2025
Question
Asked by Baroness Thornhill
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to issue guidance regarding single-sex provision in social care settings, including nursing homes and people's own homes, for adults with learning difficulties or cognitive impairment who are vulnerable
Answer
Answered by Baroness Merron, 23 Jan 2025
Local authorities are under statutory duties to safeguard adults in their area with care and support needs from abuse and neglect. This includes making enquiries, or causing others to do so, if it believes that an adult in its area, with care and support ...