Getting ready to deliver the Care Bill will leave London facing a £17 million funding shortfall, London Councils is warning.
Figures from London Councils, which represents all 32 London boroughs and the City of London, show boroughs need around £90 million to prepare for the new system, which comes into force in part from April 2015 (1). Costs include delivering additional care user assessments, setting up and managing care accounts, providing information and advice and handling deferred payments.