Identifying a fairer system for funding adult social care

This Viewpoint argues that analysts and commentators have paid insufficient attention to equity in adult social care. It sets out a framework for identifying a fairer system (based on five key questions that assess policy proposals) and uses this to evaluate the Green Paper Shaping the future of care together. This analysis shows that the Paper represents an advance on previous government statements on adult social care, but lacks important detail, particularly on funding options.