England's adult social care system could be revolutionised by adopting a Japanese-style "health MOT" for individuals turning 65, a new report suggests. The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) highlights that "Japan has half the number of people in care homes as the UK, despite a much older population," advocating for a shift towards proactive assessments.
The think tank's report recommends the government "should look to the Japanese model of proactive assessments," proposing a health MOT for 65-year-olds similar to the system in Japan. There, individuals are automatically assessed at this age for various forms of support, ranging from in-home assistance with daily tasks like cooking and dressing, to residential respite care and specific medical or nursing services for long-term conditions.
