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Written question asked by Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 4 December 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 6 December 2024. It was answered by Stephen Kinnock (Labour) on Friday, 13 December 2024 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Care Homes: Allowances

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to ensure the weekly personal expense allowance for those living in care homes is increased by the rate of inflation each financial year.

Answer

The social care allowance rates, which include the Personal Expenses Allowance (PEA), are reviewed each year. The PEA rates have been uprated in line with inflation every year since 2022, and the rates for the 2025/26 financial year will be published in early 2025.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17888
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Care homes Allowances Inflation
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk