Care Homes: Birmingham
Commons · Question 18974 · Tabled 15 Jul 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 1 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Sir Andrew Mitchell
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with Birmingham City Council regarding local residential and nursing care capacity.
Answer
Answered by Alison McGovern, 1 Sep 2026
Local authorities are best placed to understand and plan for the needs of their population, which is why, under the Care Act 2014, they are tasked with the duty to shape their care markets to meet the diverse needs of all local people. This includes using...