Comment on Big Care Debate
The Daily Telegraph, Daily Mail, and The Daily Mirror all report on an analysis that reveals that the number of pensioners forced to sell their homes to pay for care is rising. (18 Dec)
General Care
The Daily Mail reports a new ‘urgent care’ number needs to be set up for those in need of treatment that is not urgent enough to warrant a 999 call. (17 Dec)
The Daily Telegraph reports that an elderly women in Bournemouth has been banned from giving her carers small Christmas gifts. (17 Dec)
The Financial Times reports that care home operator Care UK has received an improved bid from private equity firm Bridgepoint. (17 Dec)
The Daily Telegraph reports that Care UK was boosted by news of a counter-offer from private equity firm Advent International. (18 Dec)