Options for bridging the funding gap: what it would cost to stabilise and improve adult social care in England

1. £28.1bn

Meet future demand from an ageing population

2. £30.9bn

Meet demand and improve access to care

3. £33.1bn

Meet demand and pay more for care

4. £36.5bn

Meet demand, improve access and pay more for care

4

£35bn

3

2

30

1

25

20

£19.5bn

Projected adult social

care spending rising to

£22bn

15

2019-20

2021-21

2024-25

2027-28

2030-31

£36.5bn

Meet demand, improve access and pay more for care

£35bn

£33.1bn

Meet demand and pay more for care

£30.9bn

Meet demand and improve access to care

30

£28.1bn

Meet future demand from an ageing population

25

£22bn

Projected adult social care spending

20

£19.5bn

15

2019-20

2021-21

2024-25

2027-28

2030-31