Govt delays care cap until 2020

Jenna Towler
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The planned cap on the cost of care, including long-term care for the elderly, has been put on hold until 2020, the government has announced.

The cost of care for over 65s was set to be capped at £72,000 for the over 65s from April 2016. Younger adults with disabilities were also to be included under the flagship government plan. Up to a quarter of people in the UK are expected to use long-term care at some point in their lives. Average weekly bills can hit £700. The Department for Health said the delay, until 2020, was in response to concerns expressed by "the Local Government Association and many other stakeholders" about the time frame for implementation. It said: "The delay will allow time to be taken to ensure that ...

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