4 out of 5 people no longer have state funded care

As the government struggles with the social care budget the true scale of the problem is highlighted by the Local Government Association.

As part of their review of possible alternative ways to pay for the care of our ageing population a recent review indicated that ‘The numbers of elderly people going without care, paying for it themselves or relying on family and friends currently outstrip those getting council help by four to one.’

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-38319342