# Options for funding England's broken social care system

The article explores various funding proposals to address England's chronically underfunded social care system, which serves millions of elderly and disabled people. Options include tax increases, national insurance hikes, or a wealth levy. The debate matters because without reform, the system's sustainability and quality of care will continue to decline.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/27/social-care-reform-in-england-how-could-we-pay-to-fix-a-broken-system) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:55:16 GMT