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Unions and local councils are on collision course with central government after sources revealed officials were set to miss the September deadline to deliver pension reform proposals.
A commission has been launched to look at improving dignity and care to older patients in hospitals and care homes.
Spending watchdog the Audit Commission spent £20,000 in the past two years on luxuries such as meals in Michelin star restaurants.
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Only 3% of councils point residents towards appropriate financial advice despite rising long-term care costs, a new study has revealed.
Up to 250,000 people with dementia receive care and support that fails to meet their needs, resulting in 50,000 people being forced into care homes early, an Alzheimer’s Society report has found.
Private clients in care homes are charged more than those paying under local authority arrangements, a situation set to worsen, Partnership has found.
Care for the elderly and disabled at home is currently enjoying a high political profile. Given the Governments concerns in this area, do you see this sector becoming mainstream for the protection and health insurance industries, rather than its current niche status?
Care for the elderly and disabled at home are currently enjoying a high political profile.
A 15-year decline in care home demand has ended – yet many are still forced to pay for themselves.
Sixteen local authorities are running pilot schemes offering council tax rebates for more energy efficient homes but there are no plans for a national scheme, says the government, despite calls from the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee for such a scheme to be given consideration.
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