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Uncertain Reactions Concerning Changes to the Social Care Precept (BBC News)

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary While social care budgets are widely claimed to be on a tipping-point of unsustainability, reactions to this week’s announcements have been ambivalent at best. Many commentators talk disparagingly of recent proposals for increases to the social care precept as … Continue reading →

Government Pledges a Further Two Billion for the NHS (BBC News / NHS England)

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary There has been an early announcement that the Government is to make an extra £2 billion for the health service next year. The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement on Wednesday is expected to explain how the extra funding will be for … Continue reading →

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Cuts Make Social Care System Unsustainable? (BBC News / ADASS)

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary According to the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) approximately 90% of councils in England now offer social care only to people whose needs are assessed as substantial or critical. Full Text Link Reference ‘Cuts forcing English … Continue reading →

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Debate Over Eligibility Criteria for Social Care (BBC News)

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Campaigners have warned that thousands of people might find themselves locked-out of England’s care system as a result of draft government guidelines. Full Text Link Reference Care changes may mean thousands lose out, say charities. London: BBC Health News, … Continue reading →

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Care Recipient Numbers Fell by a Quarter Between 2008-09 and 2012-13 (BBC News)

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The number of people receiving social care support in England has fallen by a quarter during the four years between 2008-09 and 2012-13; despite the demographic changes of the ageing population placing more pressure on the demand for health and care. … Continue reading →

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Social Care in England Underfunded and in Crisis (BBC News)

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Seventy-eight organisations, including the Alzheimer’s Society, have jointly written an open letter to the Prime Minister to raise their concerns about social care in England being chronically under-funded and in crisis. The letter asks David Cameron to push forward with reforms of social … Continue reading →

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