A cross-party group of MPs has asserted that the reform of adult social care is unattainable without significant investment. The health and social care select committee noted that government perspectives often view these reforms as burdensome rather than beneficial. The report revealed alarming statistics: 2 million older people and 1.5 million working-age adults lack adequate care. Moreover, an over-reliance on unpaid carers poses significant challenges. While a new independent commission led by Louise Casey seeks to create a national care service, concerns exist over its ability to push immediate reforms under budgetary constraints.
The health and social care select committee emphasized that reforming social care requires major investment, as the current system fails millions and costs too much.
Over 2 million older adults and 1.5 million working-age individuals don't receive adequate care, highlighting the urgent need for structural changes in the social care system.
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