Source · Select Committees · Health and Social Care Committee
Recommendation 67
67
Deferred
Paragraph: 219
Social care workers require key worker status to access affordable housing.
Conclusion
Social care workers should be designated as key workers on the same basis as public sector employees so they can access affordable rented housing from local authorities and registered providers.
Government Response Summary
The government is committed to supporting access to affordable housing but states there is no single national definition of key workers for this purpose, empowering local authorities to make these decisions for their areas.
Paragraph Reference:
219
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
We are committed to supporting access to affordable housing, be it for sub-market rent or low- cost home ownership. There is no single national definition of key workers for affordable housing, but instead the Government empowers local authorities to take these decisions in the best interests of their areas and residents.