Queen's speech 2012: social care
A draft bill on overhauling care and support for elderly and disabled people in England has been announced in the Queen's Speech. The bill will put "people in control of their care and give them greater choice," ministers say. The contentious issue of how social care is paid for is still unclear.
This week, charities and the Local Government Association called for radical change to prevent people being left "living in misery and fear". Discussions are currently taking place between the political parties on how social care should be reformed. A White Paper was expected before Easter, but is now due to be published later this month or in June.