Social care cap
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The social care cap was a proposed reform to the funding of social care in England. Under the proposals, no one would have to spend more than £86,000 on their personal care over their lifetime. The cap would apply irrespective of a person’s age or income.[1] In July 2024, Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced that the reforms would be abandoned.
In July 2011, the Commission on the Funding of Care and Support, chaired by Sir Andrew Dilnot, published its report, Fairer Care Funding. The commission’s recommendations included a cap of £35,000 on the contribution people aged over 65 would be expected to make towards their personal care costs over their lifetime. After reaching the cap, individuals would be eligible for full state support.[1]