UK 2017 General Election - Sir Andrew Dilnot interview on Tory Social Care

The video discusses the potential financial impact of needing social care, particularly for those with conditions like dementia. It highlights the risk of losing assets under current and proposed systems, likening it to an inheritance tax that disproportionately affects those requiring substantial care. The critique focuses on the fairness of targeting individuals with severe health conditions.

What are the potential consequences for individuals who require substantial social care according to the proposals discussed?

How does the speaker describe the relationship between inheritance tax and social care needs?

What is the speaker's stance on making inheritance tax more punitive?

What alternative does the speaker suggest if not making inheritance tax more punitive?

What condition does the speaker mention that could particularly affect individuals in relation to social care?