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Party leaders told to 'stop talking, start doing' on care reforms

The former head of a commission that recommended a cap on social care has said politicians have left responsibility to local government.

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By Michael Burton | 21 November 2019

The former head of a commission that recommended a cap on social care has urged political party leaders to ‘stop talking and start doing'.

Sir Andrew Dilnot, who chaired the Dilnot Commission in 2011, told a seminar today: ‘Most political parties are in favour of a cap but they just haven't done it.

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