WGPlus (Archive)

Living longer is something we ‘dream’ of, but the reality may not be what we anticipated

Small changes to homes can improve quality of life and relieve pressure on NHS & social care.  

Also; the CMA has published its final findings following an extensive review of whether the residential care homes sector is working well for older people & their families.

Researched Links:

Aging Better report

LGA responds to Ageing Better report on home adaptions

LGA responds to Which? Care home market investigation

Which? article

CMA:  Urgent action needed across the UK care home market

NO:  Ombudsman responds to CMA care home report

EU News:  Care homes: cost of increased private provision could become barrier to user access unless subsidies rise

More difficult than trying to find ‘Good’ local school

This problem is not going to be solved by taxing a few people a lot more

Care at home is not only preferred, its more cost effective as well

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'Residential revolution' needed for England's ageing population, says LGA

£4m to improve support for elderly and disabled people

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