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<p>Adult social care is one of the most important priorities for this Government,
which is why we will set out a plan to fix the care system and give everyone the dignity
and security they deserve.</p><p>We are providing councils with access to an additional
£1.5 billion for adult and children’s social care next year. This includes an additional
£1 billion of grant funding for adult and children’s social care, on top of maintaining
£2.5 billion of existing social care grants. This will support local authorities to
meet rising demand and continue to stabilise the social care system.</p><p>In addition,
the Government will consult on a 2% precept that will enable councils to access a
further £500 million for adult social care. This new funding will support councils
to meet rising demand and continue to stabilise the social care system.</p><p>As the
Prime Minister said on the steps of Downing Street, the social care crisis will be
attended to once and for all. We will set out a plan in due course.</p><p><strong>
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