Care Support Independence

Green Paper coverage

The Observer reports that ‘people in England and Wales could pay a one-off “inheritance levy” of up to £12,000 for long-term care in their old age.’ (14 June)

The Daily Telegraph also reports the ‘inheritance levy’, as does The Daily Express. (15 June)

The Daily Mail also reports on the Green Paper, mentioning the levy, social insurance and care duty. (15 June)

Publication of Ofsted report Supporting Young Carers (10 June)

The Times highlights the report’s findings that young carers are a ‘forgotten group’ that often go without the support they are entitled to.

The Independent finds that young carers are often punished at school as many not discuss their family circumstances with staff.

The Daily Mail draws attention to Ofsted’s call for more young carers to receive a needs assessment, and thus access appropriate support.

In The Observer, columnist Catherine Bennett calls upon the Government to take action on the plight of young careres. (14 June)

Carers

The Daily Telegraph reports on television presenter Angela Rippon’s comments on carers facing ‘a bureaucratic nightmare.’ (13 June)

Community Care on-line

DWP has launched a consultation on how best to give disabled people ‘right to control ‘ state support. (11 June)

 
General

The Guardian G2 supplement focuses on how death should be better managed and supported. (09 June)

Guardian Healthcare examines the New Horizons national mental health strategy. (10 June)

In Guardian Society, Professor Ray Jones argues that Cabinet reshuffles have a destabilising effect on social care policy. (10 June)

The Sunday Times has a feature on Music for Life, a charity that trains professional musicians to engage musically with dementia patients. (14 June)