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A new survey has found that 70% of over-55s do not believe they should have to pay for the cost...
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A new survey has found that 70% of over-55s do not believe they should have to pay for the cost...
The recent Dilnot Commission proposals raised the prospect of more affordable long-term care in the future, but self-funding residents could still face a bill of nearly £200,000.
A government initiated review conducted by Andrew Dilnot has concluded that social care costs in England should be capped at £35,000.
Age UK has published a damning report today looking at the depth of the social care crisis.
Informed Choice chartered financial planner Angela Murfitt looks at the impact of the government freezing the care fees means test upper threshold for two years.
New research from Dickinson Dees has found that almost half of people expect to have to sell their homes to pay for the cost of long-term care in older age.
The government’s vision for adult social care services is due to be outlined in a White Paper to be published at the end of next year.
The Daily Mail is reporting today that more than 20,000 pensioners were forced to sell their homes last year to pay for care fees.
The Government is considering a scheme where people who help the elderly or disabled can earn time credits for their own care later in life.
The King’s Fund, a charity that seeks to understand how the health system in England can be improved, has said that a partnership between the State and individuals is the best way to tackle social care reform.
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