Healthwatch Birmingham’s response to the Department of Health and Social Care consultation on guidance to implement a lifetime cap on care costs.

02/04/2022
By Healthwatch Birmingham
Consultations 2022

We stressed that there needs to be clear guidance to local authorities about access and communication with people, so they do not face unnecessary hurdles. Otherwise, those able to understand the lifetime cap and knowledge of the system are likely to get support – increasing the likelihood of inequality/inconsistencies across the UK.


Operational guidance to implement a lifetime cap on care costs Download File (pdf 160.61 KB)

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