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| A review of the social care system in England has added weight to calls for an entire revamp of the system. | A review of the social care system in England has added weight to calls for an entire revamp of the system. |
| The Commission for Social Care Inspection was asked by ministers to look into what has been dubbed the rationing of social services. | The Commission for Social Care Inspection was asked by ministers to look into what has been dubbed the rationing of social services. |
| Councils are increasingly only offering support to those with the most acute needs. The watchdog said it was unfair and consistent standards were needed. | Councils are increasingly only offering support to those with the most acute needs. The watchdog said it was unfair and consistent standards were needed. |
| Ministers will publish plans for social care reform early next year. | Ministers will publish plans for social care reform early next year. |
| Public and professionals alike have been calling for this as the system in England is struggling to cope with the rising demand. | Public and professionals alike have been calling for this as the system in England is struggling to cope with the rising demand. |
| This report confirms what we have known for some time â the social care system is confusing, scary and failing to meet people's needs Lizzie McLennan, of Help the Aged | This report confirms what we have known for some time â the social care system is confusing, scary and failing to meet people's needs Lizzie McLennan, of Help the Aged |
| Councils have responded by starting to restrict access to services such as home care, day service and respite care. | Councils have responded by starting to restrict access to services such as home care, day service and respite care. |
| On last count, two thirds of local authorities only offered this support to those with substantial needs, which includes people needing round-the-clock help. | On last count, two thirds of local authorities only offered this support to those with substantial needs, which includes people needing round-the-clock help. |
| Experts predict that unless the system is changed or extra money pumped in no council will be helping out those with low or moderate level needs within a few years. | Experts predict that unless the system is changed or extra money pumped in no council will be helping out those with low or moderate level needs within a few years. |
| The commission said the way councils were using eligibility criteria was "unfair" and "bewildering" to people, while at the same time pointing out funding was inadequate. | The commission said the way councils were using eligibility criteria was "unfair" and "bewildering" to people, while at the same time pointing out funding was inadequate. |
| The report acknowledged the government was planning a revamp social care and called for the future system to have clear and consistent processes. | The report acknowledged the government was planning a revamp social care and called for the future system to have clear and consistent processes. |
| Struggled | Struggled |
| Guidelines do currently exist about the application of eligibility criteria, but these are voluntary. | Guidelines do currently exist about the application of eligibility criteria, but these are voluntary. |
| The watchdog also said it was important people in need were given a thorough explanation of the social care system on first contact as many struggled to understand what support was available. | The watchdog also said it was important people in need were given a thorough explanation of the social care system on first contact as many struggled to understand what support was available. |
| Commission chairman Dame Denise Platt said: "While most people accept that not everything can be provided by the state, they want a fairer and clearer system." | Commission chairman Dame Denise Platt said: "While most people accept that not everything can be provided by the state, they want a fairer and clearer system." |
| Lizzie McLennan, of Help the Aged, added a revamp was urgently needed. | Lizzie McLennan, of Help the Aged, added a revamp was urgently needed. |
| "This report confirms what we have known for some time â the social care system is confusing, scary and failing to meet people's needs." | "This report confirms what we have known for some time â the social care system is confusing, scary and failing to meet people's needs." |
| The Department of Health is planning to publish a green paper on social care next year. | The Department of Health is planning to publish a green paper on social care next year. |
| One of the systems understood to be under consideration is a form of co-payments whereby the state guarantees a minimum level of care which could then be topped up by the individual. | One of the systems understood to be under consideration is a form of co-payments whereby the state guarantees a minimum level of care which could then be topped up by the individual. |
| Martin Green, chief executive of English Community Care Association, said: "We cannot wait for the Green Paper on Adult Social Careâ. | |
| "We need action now and if necessary some transitional approaches." | |
| Social services is currently means-tested in England, as it is in Wales and Northern Ireland. Scotland has its own system where personal care is free. | Social services is currently means-tested in England, as it is in Wales and Northern Ireland. Scotland has its own system where personal care is free. |