Yesterday in Parliament saw the Queen’s Speech, where the new Government set out its legislative programme for the next 18 months. Several of the new Bills announced by the Queen could have a significant positive impact on our lives.

Social care

One of the most significant parts of the Queen’s Speech for us is the announcement of a Social Care Commission to develop a sustainable structure of long-term care funding. Reform of social care is urgently needed, as the current system is starved of funding, serves too few people and can deliver care of poor quality.

We are pleased that the Government has recognised the need for ongoing reform. Age UK is calling on the Government to protect existing national and local care budgets from cuts in next month’s emergency budget. Any further cuts in social care would have devastating consequences on people’s lives and drive up demand for emergency healthcare.

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