Care homes began to be privatised at the end of Maggie’s ‘80s. I remember all sorts of grants were...
Social care
“UK care homes say funding shake-up threatens their viability”
Much of the emphasis in the ‘how to solve the care problem’ debate has been on ‘PMI’, Protecting...
“Altmann: Why we need a social care Isa”
And here we go, round in further circles, with the government in the first stages of yet more...
“Govt announces £1bn social care boost”
Boris promised last year to solve the social care crisis ‘once and for all’. Since then, one or...
“Over-40s face extra tax in bid to fix care crisis”
How do you fix the ‘social care crisis’? The traditional answer is, commission a few reports, set...
“Hancock faces criticism over ‘badge of honour’ for social care workers”
I remember years ago campaigning to get the local council to improve an obviously dangerous road...
“Further delays to social care overhaul predicted”
For over 20 years now, every government of every persuasion has dodged the issue of care for the...
Boris and the Long-Game
If you’ve watched or read ‘War of the Worlds’, you’ll remember Martians played the long game. They...
“Tories still to decide on approach to social care crisis that ruined Theresa May’s election campaign, health secretary admits”
The other real problem of our age (after climate change, Brexit shouldn't even be in the mix) is...
“Minister hints at scrapping consultation on social care”
Well, here’s an interesting idea. Because they want to sort out the problem of long-term care, the...
“Fury as government delays promised social care reform for sixth time amid Brexit gridlock”
A government prevaricating avoiding difficult decisions on issues which might affect our future...
“Poverty causing ‘misery’ in UK, and ministers are in denial, says UN official”
We’re very happy to use the UN when we want an excuse to go to war or impose sanctions on someone...
“Tax over-40s for old age care, say MPs”
Do you remember the Royal Commission on Long Term Care for the Elderly? Probably not. Most...