The crumbling system means hundreds of thousands of people are not getting help with washing and dressingRishi Sunak is pressing Boris Johnson to present a clear plan to solve wider problems in social care before the Treasury agrees to find billions of pounds a year for a partial solution. The chancellor is not convinced that the cap on care costs favoured by Johnson will be enough to meet the prime minister’s promise yesterday to “reform adult social care so that every person receives the dignity and security they deserve”. SponsoredCharities, companies and NHS leaders reacted furiously to the lack of a clear plan in the Queen’s Speech, accusing Johnson of betraying the frail elderly, while Theresa May urged him to “grasp” the issue. The speech stated only that “proposals on social care reform will be brought forward” while Johnson promised firmer

Source: The Times May 11, 2021 16:04 UTC