Abstract
This Viewpoint draws on the experiences of other countries and sets out a number of principles that should underpin reform of care and support arrangements in England.
The authors argue that:
* Responsibility for funding and providing social care is a collective, welfare state responsibility rather than an individual, private responsibility.
* Social care arrangements in many other countries are founded on principles of universality - those who are not poor as well as those who are poor are eligible.
* Equity - between people with similar levels of disability and regardless of where they live - is a key feature of arrangements for funding and providing social care in other countries.
* Reforming social care requires changes in the relationships and responsibilities of local government, the English and UK governments.
* Ensuring choice for people needing social care support involves the provision of services as well as cash.
* Support for family care-giving is an integral part of overall social care policy, however, eligibility for collectively provided social care should not depend on whether or not a carer is available.
The authors argue that:
* Responsibility for funding and providing social care is a collective, welfare state responsibility rather than an individual, private responsibility.
* Social care arrangements in many other countries are founded on principles of universality - those who are not poor as well as those who are poor are eligible.
* Equity - between people with similar levels of disability and regardless of where they live - is a key feature of arrangements for funding and providing social care in other countries.
* Reforming social care requires changes in the relationships and responsibilities of local government, the English and UK governments.
* Ensuring choice for people needing social care support involves the provision of services as well as cash.
* Support for family care-giving is an integral part of overall social care policy, however, eligibility for collectively provided social care should not depend on whether or not a carer is available.
| Original language | English |
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| Publisher | Joseph Rowntree Foundation |
| Place of Publication | York |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Publication series
| Name | Viewpoint |
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| Volume | 2335 |
Keywords
- ill/disabled adults
- funding issues
- social care services issues
- older people
- comparative research
- ill/disabled children
- funding
- care for older people
- care for adults