Written questions

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...