Local Government Association

The latest information on the new professional regulator.

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."

"Even without increases in the generosity of the system, an ageing population, increased longevity for those with care needs, and rising input costs, will mean billions of pounds more are needed for social care."

"Above all, whatever options we pick, we have to seek cross-party consensus and we have to commit to implementing our decision."