Interview with Boris Johnson on social care

The video discusses changes in social care funding introduced in 2019, ensuring no one has to sell their house to fund care. It introduces a deferred payment system and a cap on care costs, addressing the unfairness faced by those with conditions like dementia. The government is taking steps to provide better protection and care in old age, including a housing disregard for those living in their homes.

What is the main feature of the new social care policy introduced in 2019?

• Unlimited care costs

• Selling houses to fund care

• No help for assets under £100,000

• Deferred payment system

How does the new policy compare to previous regimes?

• Less generous

• More generous

• No change

• More restrictive

What issue does the cap on social care costs aim to address?

• Lack of housing support

• High taxes

• Unfair unlimited costs

• Limited access to care

Who benefits from the housing disregard in the new policy?

• Those living in their home or with a spouse still there

• Everyone regardless of housing

• Only those in nursing homes

• Only those with assets over £100,000

What is the government's broader goal with these social care reforms?

• To reduce taxes

• To limit access to care

• To ensure equitable treatment across the country

• To increase housing prices