Local Authorities

A commission has been launched to look at improving dignity and care to older patients in hospitals and care homes.

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...

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.