Social Services: Fees and Charges
Lords · Question HL9272 · Tabled 9 Jul 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 16 Jul 2025
Question
Asked by Lord McColl of Dulwich
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the reasons why some local authorities have proposed (1) no increase, or (2) an increase below the rate of inflation, to fees for adult social care services.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Merron, 16 Jul 2025
Local authorities negotiate fees individually with care providers to achieve a sustainable balance of quality, effectiveness, and value for money.We recognise the importance of fee rates, which meet the costs of delivery of care, which is why the Market S...