Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the availability of respite care for adults with complex needs following the closure of the charity Revitalise at the end of November 2024.

Under the Care Act 2014, local authorities are responsible for how they support people with complex needs, including the commissioning of respite support and services for family carers.

The Government is committed to ensuring that families have the support that they need. In addition to core social care funding, local authorities can use the Better Care Fund and Accelerating Reform Fund towards funding for unpaid carer support, including short breaks and respite services.