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Adult Social Care, Public Health & Dentistry
23 February 2026
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement discusses updates on social care allowances, Disabled Facilities Grant funding, smoke-free places consultation, and urgent dental appointments.
Action Requested
From April 2026, social care allowances for working-age adults will increase by 7% above inflation. £723 million is allocated for the Disabled Facilities Grant in 2026-27. A consultation on smoke-free places ends on May 6, 2026, and secondary legislation will follow. High street dentists are required to offer a minimum number of urgent appointments.
Key Facts
- Social care allowances rise by 7% above CPI inflation (3.8%) from April 2026.
- £400 more annually for over 150,000 working-age disabled adults.
- £723 million allocated to Disabled Facilities Grant in 2026-27.
- Consultation on smoke-free places open until May 6, 2026.
- High street dentists must offer minimum urgent appointments from April 2026.
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