Who should pay for nursing, residential and home care in the future?

The Government wants to know who should pay for nursing, residential and home care in the future.

A consultation has opened to gather public feedback on two proposed payment models, which aim to make paying for care fairer, for those receiving support and their families.

One of the models would mirror the current system in Scotland, where personal care is provided at no charge, regardless of someone's income or assets.

Personal care would cover things like medication provision, feeding, bathing and dressing, at home or in care, it wouldn't cover support such as cleaning or shopping.

The mixed model as seen in Jersey is based on a threshold and cap scheme, it would mean that those with more assets would pay for their care up to a certain capped amount, those below the threshold would receive Government support from day one.

Both models would require people to meet their own accommodation and living costs, with means testing still in place for those who would struggle with that cost.

The consultation will close on 12th January, you can access it through government's online consultation hub.