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Care Homes: Closures

Asked by Steff AquaroneLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 22 October 2025UIN 905920

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help prevent the closure of convalescence facilities in Norfolk.

Answered by Karin Smyth

It is important that there are adequate services and facilities to support people to recover after a hospital stay. We expect local authorities to ensure that a diverse range of high-quality services are available, working with their NHS integrated care board. Our vision for a Neighbourhood Health Service shifts care from hospital to communities, so that services are delivered as close to people’s homes as possible.

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