House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Social Care Update
07 July 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Gillian Keegan Con Chichester
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The government has published updated operational guidance on implementing the cap on care costs from October 2023.
- The guidance extends Section 18(3) of the Care Act to improve fairness in accessing local authority rates for eligible needs.
- The changes will be implemented in a staged approach over 18 months starting from October 2023.
Issue summary
The statement addresses reforms in the UK's adult social care system through comprehensive measures including funding, policy changes, and operational guidance.
Action requested
The government has published updated operational guidance on implementing the cap on care costs from October 2023. It includes extending Section 18(3) of the Care Act to improve fairness in accessing local authority rates for eligible needs, with a staged approach over 18 months starting October 2023.
Key facts
- £5.4 billion investment in adult social care reform over three years.
- £3.6 billion dedicated to reforming the social care charging system.
- A cap on personal care costs of £86,000 is introduced.
- Upper capital limit raised from £23,350 to £100,000 and lower capital limit from £14,250 to £20,000.
- The consultation received 161 responses.
- Section 18(3) of the Care Act is extended over an 18-month period starting October 2023.