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The case for change - why England needs a new care and support system

Care, support, independence: meeting the needs of a changing society

This document sets out the case for an open debate about the longterm future of England’s care and support system. The Government wants to engage with the public and key stakeholders about how the existing system can meet the challenges of the future.

The debate will run until November 2008

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