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Day Care Services

Commons · Question 10790 · Tabled 17 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 22 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Tom Gordon

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that respite day care services for adults with (a) dementia and (b) disabilities are affordable.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 22 Jun 2026

The Government recognises the important role that respite day care can play in supporting adults with dementia, disabled adults, and unpaid carers.Where local authorities decide to charge for the provision of care and support, including respite day care s...