A report by The King’s Fund and the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC) urges the UK to initiate a 'national mission for ageing' and establish a universal social care system. With the UK facing a 'super-ageing population', where over 20% will be aged 65 and older, experts warn of the impending strain on the workforce and care systems. The report highlights that many individuals currently fall outside the publicly funded social care system, forcing them to either self-fund or rely on family support. Drawing from successful models in Japan and Sweden, which prioritize universal access to care, the report calls for a cohesive national strategy led by the government. Japan's experience, particularly its Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) system, demonstrates the benefits of a collective societal approach to elderly care. The UK government has committed to improving health and social care services, with plans to invest significantly in adult social care by 2028-29, but experts stress that a more ambitious and unified approach is necessary to avoid a collapse of the current system.