Architect of Tory care cap plans ‘puzzled’ by Hunt’s two-year delay

Andrew Dilnot says chancellor has broken 2019 manifesto promise to ‘fix social care’ and implement changes finalised year ago

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The economist behind the government’s plan to cap social care costs has said he is “astonished, puzzled and deeply disappointed” at the delay until October 2025 of proposed reforms has been announced by the chancellor, Jeremy Hunt.

Sir Andrew Dilnot, who has advised successive Conservative-led governments on fixing a sector whose struggles are causing severe discharge backlogs in the NHS, told the Guardian he welcomed announcements of up to £4.7bn in extra money for adult social care in England.

However, he added that the government had now broken a 2019 manifesto promise to “fix social care” and implement changes that were finalised a year ago. They included raising the amount of assets a person can have before getting state funding for social care from £23,250 to £100,000 as well as capping lifetime care costs at £86,000.

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​Andrew Dilnot says chancellor has broken 2019 manifesto promise to ‘fix social care’ and implement changes finalised year agoAutumn statement 2022: key points at a glancePolitics live: latest news and reaction on UK budget plansThe economist behind the government’s plan to cap social care costs has said he is “astonished, puzzled and deeply disappointed” at the delay until October 2025 of proposed reforms has been announced by the chancellor, Jeremy Hunt.Sir Andrew Dilnot, who has advised successive Conservative-led governments on fixing a sector whose struggles are causing severe discharge backlogs in the NHS, told the Guardian he welcomed announcements of up to £4.7bn in extra money for adult social care in England.However, he added that the government had now broken a 2019 manifesto promise to “fix social care” and implement changes that were finalised a year ago. They included raising the amount of assets a person can have before getting state funding for social care from £23,250 to £100,000 as well as capping lifetime care costs at £86,000. Continue reading…