AQW 4584/16-21


Ms Paula Bradshaw
Alliance Party
South Belfast


Tabled Date: 04/10/2016
Answered On Date: 13/12/2016
Priority Written: No


Question:
To ask the Minister of Health what budget commitment would be required to make residential care homes free to all residents.


Answer:
It is difficult to estimate the level of budget commitment required to make residential care and nursing homes free to all residents as the provision of services free to all residents is likely to significantly increase demand. Based on 2014/15 levels of demand and costs, the indicative budget requirement would likely be in excess of £140m per annum.