Local Government Association

In this collection of articles, sector experts offer their views on how to fund adult social care and support for the long-term. They identify the key questions that need to be considered, principles that should underpin the debate, and what some of the solutions might look like.

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The state of adult social care funding is so serious that (in addition to the measures already put in place), all funding options should be considered.

"Many people think it is like the NHS - free at the point of use – and are horrified to learn that they might have to pay for their care when they get old."

"It is time for national and local politicians to work together towards a solution."

"The challenge for social care funding is that, while the problems of the current system are clear, the solutions are far from straightforward."

"What is needed to ensure a sustainable long-term spending settlement for publicly-funded social care is broad cross-party agreement on the need to raise more revenue and where this should come from."