Lib Dems Unveil Free Personal Care to Combat Hospital Crisis Amid Conservative Immigration Cap Promises

Liberal Democrats promise to resolve healthcare system issues by offering no-cost personal care, while Conservatives highlight their plan to limit immigration

Sir Ed Davey says his party's £2.7 billion initiative will address the social care problem and restore respect to the elderly. In contrast, Rishi Sunak is set to pledge decisive measures to reduce immigration numbers.

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Monday, June 3, 2024, 7:

The Liberal Democrats vow to provide complimentary personal care to "everyone in need" as they present their social care proposals during the election campaign.

On Tuesday, the party will announce its plan, which it claims will resolve the hospital crisis by assisting thousands of patients who are fit for discharge but remain in hospital beds to receive care. Additionally, it aims to support older people in living independently at home for a longer period.

The Liberal Democrats highlighted findings from an Age UK study indicating that approximately 1.6 million individuals aged 65 and older lack adequate care. Additionally, in the month of April, an average of 12,772 hospital beds were occupied daily by patients who were medically cleared to leave.

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Leader Sir Ed Davey stated: "Care is profoundly personal to me, having been a carer for my disabled son and looking after my sick mother during my youth. This is the reason I am prioritizing resolving the care crisis as a central aspect of the Liberal Democrat's proposal to the nation in this election.

All too frequently, family caregivers find themselves compensating for a failing care system that fails to support them. Countless individuals are deprived of necessary care, while many remain hospitalized rather than receiving care in their homes or in residential facilities.

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"The NHS crisis cannot be resolved unless we also address the issues plaguing social care. The Liberal Democrats propose implementing complimentary personal care to support individuals in living autonomously and with respect, preferably in their own residences."

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Universal personal care would encompass services such as nursing assistance, support with movement, personal cleanliness, and managing medications, accessible to individuals whether they reside at home or in a nursing facility. However, those opting for a care home would still be required to pay for their lodging expenses.

The Liberal Democrats calculate that the policy would require an annual expenditure of £2.7 billion. They propose that this amount could be funded by canceling the tax reductions the banking sector received under Conservative leadership. Additionally, they argue that this move could alleviate up to £3 billion in stress on the NHS.

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On Tuesday, the Conservative Party will pledge to set a yearly limit on immigration.

The party has introduced several measures aimed at curbing the influx of legal immigrants following a spike in net migration figures over the last two years.

It now states that a restriction will be imposed.

The specific cap has not been defined, as the Conservatives plan to consult the Migration Advisory Committee for a suggested number, which will then be presented to parliament for approval.

However, Mr. Sunak stated, "The Conservatives are the sole party prepared to implement the decisive measures required to reduce immigration numbers."

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Prime Minister Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer are anticipated to dedicate Tuesday to getting ready for the inaugural debate between party leaders, which is scheduled to broadcast on ITV that evening.

Before the event takes place, Sir Keir is scheduled to speak with senior citizens regarding the effects of increasing energy prices, while he pledges to "end reliance on Putin" through Labour's initiative for Great British Energy.

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