Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn has committed £10bn in additional funding by 2023/24 and promised to cap care costs.
A specific social care tax was among options discussed to cover the costs of social care, a senior figure has said.
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A ‘Social Care Bill’ must be included in the Queen’s Speech to confirm the government’s commitment to resolve issues with funding, the pensions expert urged.
The former government advisor reflects on why his recommendations for social care reform have been delayed time and time again.
Under his four-point plan, the former health secretary said families will able to apply for tax relief if they choose to adapt or extend their home to accommodate their relatives’ needs.
The Health Secretary, who kicks of his campaign to become the next prime minister today, also backed an insurance scheme to pay for care costs.
Independent Age said free personal care would eliminate catastrophic care costs for those receiving domiciliary care.
There is growing parliamentary support for free personal care, according to Independent Age.
Independent Age argues that the cap on care costs would represent poor value for the taxpayer.
The former government advisor, who led a cross-party social care commission, recommended a £35,000 cap.