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Queen’s speech 2012: Draft bill on social care announced

A draft bill on overhauling care and support for elderly and disabled people in England has been announced in the Queen’s Speech. The bill will put “people in control of their care and give them greater choice,” ministers say. The contentious issue of how social care is paid for is … Continue reading

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Dementia research funding set to rise to £66m by 2015

Funding for research into dementia is to be doubled to £66m by 2015 to try to make the UK a world leader in the field, David Cameron will announce. The prime minister is expected to say in a speech that the level of diagnosis, understanding and awareness of dementia is … Continue reading

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Elderly ‘suffer as social care spending cut’

Spending on social care for the elderly in England is falling this year – despite the assurances of ministers, an analysis by campaigners suggests. The Age UK report said £7.3bn was being budgeted this year – the same as in 2011 – but it represented a drop of 4.5% once … Continue reading

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Sharp rise in social care fees a stealth tax – Labour

There has been a sharp rise in the cost of council services for elderly and disabled people, Labour has warned. Data from 93 out of 153 councils in England showed fees for meals on wheels has gone up by 13% over the last two years, while transport rose by 33%. … Continue reading

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Nearly a quarter of children could be living in poverty by 2020, researchers warn

The number of children living in poverty is set to rise dramatically by 600,000 by 2013, according to the Institute of Fiscal Studies. The UK’s leading public finance think tank predicts that 600,000 more children and 800,000 adults of working age will be living in poverty as the result of … Continue reading

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Gateshead and South Tyneside over 50s ‘vulnerable’

People aged over 50 living in Gateshead and South Tyneside are among the most “vulnerable” in the UK, BBC-commisioned research has found. More than a quarter in Gateshead – 27% – have health problems, are socially isolated and living on very little money, the Experian research found. But the research … Continue reading

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Living longer – how will it affect Northern communities?

  New research for the BBC contains much good news. It shows we’re living longer. But the work carried out by the information services company Experian also throws up some challenges. It suggests parts of the North East have large concentrations of some of the most vulnerable older people. Experian looked … Continue reading

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Keeping elderly care in the family

As our population gets older, the cost of caring for the elderly and the demand on social care services is expected to rise. BBC News looks at why some families choose to care for their elderly relatives at home. Sue Cuomo left her own home and moved in with her … Continue reading

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Caring for Mum and Dad: Mary’s story

Many parents make sacrifices while bringing up their children. But what happens when it is the parents that need looking after? How much would you sacrifice for your parents? Mary Young has given up her job and house to care for her elderly father, who has dementia and heart failure. … Continue reading

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Young carers to bear brunt of cuts as ‘hidden army’ revealed

Young carers will bear the brunt of government social care cuts, campaigners have claimed, after new research revealed there could be four times as many of them in the UK than previously thought. The figures, uncovered by the BBC in a survey of school children and published today, show that … Continue reading

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