James Lloyd

Independent commission into adult social care: terms of reference | James Lloyd The Terms of Reference for the #CaseyCommission on #socialcare have been published. What do they reveal? • Ministers want debate – Baroness Casey must start “a national conversation about what adult ...

My take on the ToRs for the #CaseyCommission on #socialcare.

There’s nothing in them that will silence doubters, but with a focus on the politics of social care and a whole-of-government approach, the ToRs get a lot right.

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James Lloyd on LinkedIn: No more death tax posters! Following the announcement of a new, independent commission on #socialcare by The Rt. Hon. Wes Streeting MP, I've written about why reaction to it has been too…

Reaction to @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social and @skinnock.bsky.social announcing a new commission on #socialcare has been too negative.

It’s a necessary step and a big opportunity for the sector.

I’ve set out why in this post:

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Thanks Sonia!

Haven't reread this vg report by James Lloyd on issues with the Dilnot/coalition capped care cost model for years, but worth it to remember the problems that never seem to get talked about anymore. Most notably, the fact that the cap isn't really a cap.

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Think this understates potential benefits. A review can soften public opinion about the need for everyone to pay more into the care system. It can provide the political cover to unlock more funding. And if the government was really brave, they might even let a Commission look at funding options.

Social care 'impasse' at top of government - so what next, asks Laura Kuenssberg Multiple sources say the Treasury is deeply nervous about the cost of fixing social care, and that the PM is yet to decide how to proceed.

An unexpected long read from the BBC on the outlook for #socialcare reform and a new Royal Commission.

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James Lloyd on LinkedIn: How can Ministers ensure a new Royal Commission on Social Care is the last… How can Ministers ensure a new Royal Commission on #SocialCare is the last one we’ll ever need?

How can Ministers ensure a Royal Commission on #SocialCare is the last one we’ll ever need?

My thoughts for Wes Streeting and Stephen Kinnock on learning lessons from the past.

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