On 29 July, the Prime Minister set out his plans for social care, including a National Care Service, a faster review of how to fund it, and a principle of home care wherever possible. There is a good deal of talk about reform at the moment, and not much plain explanation of what it would mean for families.
We have updated our plain-English guide: what is being proposed, what has not yet been decided, and what it means for families in and around Newark. It covers the difference between free personal care and the costs that would still be charged, and the funding questions that remain open.
Read the full guide: The National Care Service: what Burnham’s plans mean for families
