Projections of demand for and costs of social care for older people in England, 2010 to 2030, under current and alternative funding systems

This paper presents projections of demand for social care and disability benefits for older people (aged 65 and over) in England to 2030 and associated future expenditure. They cover publicly and privately funded social care – assessments, community-based services and residential care. They also cover long-term health care and disability benefits relevant for care – attendance allowance (AA) and disability living allowance (DLA) care component.