April 2015
In April 2015, we will be introducing:
- A new national level of care and support needs to make care and support more consistent across the country
- New support for carers
- Deferred payment agreements for care
From April 2020
More changes to the way people pay for care and support will be introduced in 2020. These will protect people with the highest needs from facing unlimited costs, and provide more financial support to people with modest means.
Changes include:
- A lifetime cap on care costs
- Extended financial support
You may be aware that this was originally planned to start in 2016, however the government has decided to postpone this change until 2020.
Last reviewed: 10/03/2015