Care Support Independence

A weekly update showing media coverage of the Green Paper and wider care and support issues. Click on the link to read the article or news item.

Green Paper Coverage

The Daily Telegraph reports that older people could pay for care home places out of their estates. (11 April)

Panorama's care home investigation

The Daily Telegraph , Sunday Telegraph and Daily Mail report on the BBC investigation into home-based care for the elderly.

A Joan Bakewell commentary in The Times asks the Government to institute safeguards against the shortcomings of the care system. (9 April)

General

The Daily Telegraph reports that the Local Government Association warns that a growing number of care homes for older people are forced to close due to the recession. (9 April)

Sunday Times offers tips on how to maximise on means testing in light of rises in the cost of care home fees. (12 April)

The Daily Telegraph reports on Health Secretary Alan Johnson’s announcement of an enquiry into age discrimination in the NHS. (08 April)