Labour’s Social Care Reform Plans Face Delays Until 2030s

A new commission led by Baroness Casey will propose solutions by 2028, but implementation could take years, leaving immediate needs unaddressed.

Labour's Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced a two-phase commission to address the long-term social care funding crisis in the UK.
The commission, led by Baroness Casey, will present short-term recommendations in 2026 and long-term funding reforms by 2028, with implementation potentially delayed into the 2030s.
Critics, including social care providers and charities, argue the timeline is too slow, leaving vulnerable populations without adequate support for years.
Previous reform efforts, including the Dilnot report and proposals over the past two decades, have failed to gain traction due to political and financial challenges.
Streeting emphasized the need for cross-party consensus and pledged to accelerate reforms where possible, though skepticism remains about achieving meaningful progress within this parliament.