“The idea that the NHS can remain taxpayer-funded and free needs to be re-examined as costs rise”, a Conservative health minister has said.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/the-principle-of-a-free-taxpayerfunded-nhs-must-be-questioned-says-tory-health-minister-10395991.html

The Conservative Party Manifesto for this election promised a free high-quality health service.

Added to which, the cap on cost of residential care promised for 2016 has been delayed until at least 2020:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-33552279