The Dilnot Commission was set up in July 2010 to establish how
to achieve an affordable care system for adults in England.
Launching their report today Andrew Dilnot said "The issue of
funding for adult social care has been ignored for too long. The
current system is confusing, unfair and unsustainable."
1.8m people are currently getting state funded care with a
further 1m paying for themselves. The aging population and squeeze
on budgets has led Councils to impose stricter criteria on who is
eligible for care but these vary around the country. The report
calls for a national standard so everyone has the same access
wherever they live.
With many people now living in fear of using all their assets to
pay for care, the Dilnot report suggests the threshold for
receiving Council funded care should rise from £23,250 to £100,000
with a £35,000 lifetime cap.
The Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley, acknowledged that finding
the money remained a challenge.
The ADASS warmly welcomed the report and fully supports the
recommendations, saying "reform of care is urgent". ADASS will give
all its professional energy and support to develop the debate in
order to try to secure a sustainable care system fit for our
times.
CM2000 will continue to develop innovative technologies which
support the Adult Social Care market, bringing cashable savings and
efficiencies.