Leaders to discuss overhauling care delivery in England
UK leaders from various parties are set to discuss issues relating to overhauling the care delivery and support system for the elderly and disabled in England.
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley and care services minister Paul Burstow will hold discussions with the Labour health team on Tuesday. Campaigners across England are urging politicians to being a major change in the system.
Age UK has said that the opportunity to change the system must not be issued again as it was in 2010, when the talks had broken down before the elections two years ago. Age UK released pool results showing most of the public wanted to see a major change in the system.
About 81% of the respondents in the survey conducted by YouGov of more than 1,700 adults said that they wanted the government to do more to take care of the elderly. While, about three forth said that they want the government o introduce a cap on eth amount people are likely to pay for care in the country.
A independent review by the economist Andrew Dilnot recommended that there should be a cap of £35,000. Campaigners and councils across the country are supporting the recommendations.
Michelle Mitchell, charity director at Age UK said, "We want this government to be the one that shows the vision and drive to sort out the care system once and for all."