Written questions

HIV/AIDS: Care Homes

Lords · Question HL12545 · Tabled 2 Dec 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 5 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Cashman

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to ensure that people living with HIV in residential social care do not face stigma and discrimination because of their HIV or any associated status, such as being a member of the LGBT+ community.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Merron, 5 Jan 2026

Everyone has the right to safe, high-quality care, which protects people's health, wellbeing, and human rights, and which enables them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. Any form of abuse or neglect is unacceptable, and we are committed to ensuri...