Age Concern And Help The Aged Respond To The Conservative's New Home Protection Scheme, UK

Main Category: Seniors / Aging
Article Date: 07 Oct 2009 - 7:00 PDT

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Andrew Harrop, Head of Policy for Age Concern and Help the Aged, said: 'We welcome the bidding war between the political parties on how to fix our crumbling care system and hope this signals that care will be central to the political debate in the run up to the next General Election.

'If these proposals can be made to work at this cost, they could provide huge relief for many older people and their families. As welcome as they are, the proposals do not address those who need care at home or who cannot afford to pay a lump sum at retirement. Nevertheless, they are a very welcome contribution to the debate.

'The Conservatives have now announced proposals on residential care. This follows on from the Labour Party's announcement last week about people who need care at home. The next Government must implement comprehensive reforms that improve the quality and accessibility of care for all those who need it, including the poorest older people who will not be able to afford to pay their own care costs.'

Age Concern England and Help the Aged have joined together to form a single charity dedicated to improving the lives of older people.

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Help The Aged