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Age UK's response to the House of Commons, Health Select Committee Report on Social Care.

8 February 2012

Age UK Charity Director General Michelle Mitchell said:

"This report is very important because it not only sets out a compelling case for change, it also shows how to bring about the much improved social care system we all want to see.

"The Government should act urgently on its findings and implement the Dilnot funding reforms, update social care law, and put in place the incentives the Committee proposes to bring health and social care much closer together. I am sure the Committee is right to say all three actions are necessary, not either or, and that together they can transform social care and begin to bridge the gap in terms of need.

"This report also sets a great example to the senior politicians now involved in cross-party talks on funding reform: if their colleagues on the Select Committee can reach cross-party agreement in the best interests of the millions who depend on high quality social care, I am confident they can do so too."



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