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James Lloyd
@james-lloyd.bsky.social
Director of Policy & Communications for ARCO. Writings at https://strategicsociety.org.uk and https://www.linkedin.com/in/james--lloyd
My take on the ToRs for the #CaseyCommission on #socialcare.

There’s nothing in them that will silence doubters, but with a focus on the politics of social care and a whole-of-government approach, the ToRs get a lot right.

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Independent commission into adult social care: terms of reference | James Lloyd
The Terms of Reference for the #CaseyCommission on #socialcare have been published. What do they reveal? • Ministers want debate – Baroness Casey must start “a national conversation about what adult ...
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May 2, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Reaction to @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social and @skinnock.bsky.social announcing a new commission on #socialcare has been too negative.

It’s a necessary step and a big opportunity for the sector.

I’ve set out why in this post:

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James Lloyd on LinkedIn: No more death tax posters!
Following the announcement of a new, independent commission on #socialcare by The Rt. Hon. Wes Streeting MP, I've written about why reaction to it has been too…
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January 17, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Reposted by James Lloyd
Haven't reread this vg report by James Lloyd on issues with the Dilnot/coalition capped care cost model for years, but worth it to remember the problems that never seem to get talked about anymore. Most notably, the fact that the cap isn't really a cap.

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January 3, 2025 at 6:55 PM
An unexpected long read from the BBC on the outlook for #socialcare reform and a new Royal Commission.

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Social care 'impasse' at top of government - so what next, asks Laura Kuenssberg
Multiple sources say the Treasury is deeply nervous about the cost of fixing social care, and that the PM is yet to decide how to proceed.
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November 16, 2024 at 4:28 PM
How can Ministers ensure a Royal Commission on #SocialCare is the last one we’ll ever need?

My thoughts for Wes Streeting and Stephen Kinnock on learning lessons from the past.

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James Lloyd on LinkedIn: How can Ministers ensure a new Royal Commission on Social Care is the last…
How can Ministers ensure a new Royal Commission on #SocialCare is the last one we’ll ever need?
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November 3, 2024 at 4:34 PM