Only one in five UK residents believe they wo n't require care during their later life , according to a survey from 2011 . Just 22 % of those surveyed , however , said they would consider looking in to social care insurance . Some 22% expressed an interest in a social care insurance policy, and the same amount said they would cash in other savings, while a new care ISA was the least popular option. Of those surveyed , 38 % said they would use their savings to pay the cost of social care , while 32 % said they 'd rely on selling their homes or relinquishing some form of equity position to cover the costs .
Only one in five UK residents believe they wo n't require care during their later life , according to a survey from 2011 . Just 22 % of those surveyed , however , said they would consider looking in to social care insurance . Of those surveyed , 38 % said they would use their savings to pay the cost of social care , while 32 % said they 'd rely on selling their homes or relinquishing some form of equity position to cover the costs .