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Social care shortfall risks becoming a 'tax burden' on future generations
14 Jan 2013
Think tank London Councils has estimated that the social care funding gap in the capital alone will be at least £907m by 2017/18, as detailed in a new report. Calling on the Government to address the issue through increased funding.....
Coalition criticised for "lack of detail" on plans to cap individual care costs
08 Jan 2013
Despite positive reports and rumours regarding the Government’s intention to see through a cap on individual care costs, several leading sector voices have announced their disappointment that the Coalition’s Mid Term Review was lacking.....
Think-tank report calls for end to universal winter fuel payments in favour of care funding cap
03 Jan 2013
Former Care Services Minister Paul Burstow has signalled his intention to remain an active political voice on older people’s issues, having contributed to a think-tank report published today that focuses on.....