LTC

Leaving aside the politics, can private insurance help to solve the problem of looking after the elderly? Jason Hurley puts the case.

Coverage of the Government's response to the Dilnot Commission Report has been pretty negative because it has delayed a decision until the nest comprehensive spending review -Good says Richard walsh

The government's failure to set out cost principles for the funding of long-term care will slow new solutions from the private sector, according to Just Retirement.

Impaired life annuities could offset ‘unfair' rises in state pension age for groups with lower life expectancy, the pension minister has said.

Partnership has recommended Symponia's scheme to help independent advisers who are not qualified in care fees planning to remain fully compliant with FSA Guidelines on Long Term Care advice.

Councils could save £730 million in long term care (LTC) costs if technology and remote monitoring-based solutions are deployed.

Nearly 60% of oldest believe individuals should pay for at least 50% of long term care costs, Partnership has found.

Only 7% of those looking at long term care (LTC) would consider asking an IFA, with only banks considered less.

Consumers remain confused about how they should best plan for their future care needs, the Actuarial Profession has concluded.

The Government's overhaul of the long term care sector has been delayed at least 18 months, according to papers seen by the Financial Times.