Sir Andrew Dilnot says solution cannot wait after opportunity missed in budget
A comprehensive plan to fix the social care crisis in England faces years of further delays unless Boris Johnson backs sweeping reforms this autumn, the government has been warned.
There was a backlash last week against Rishi Sunak, the chancellor, after his budget failed to mention social care. The prime minister has pledged to fix the broken system in which many people are burdened with astronomical bills to cover their care. The budget also failed to provide a cash injection into the current system, with experts warning that an immediate £1bn is needed.
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