Four in five UK local authorities have insufficient care for older people in their area, with the shortage most acute for some of the most vulnerable in society, research suggests. The deficit identified by the Family and Childcare Trust means more than 6.4 million people aged 65 and over are living in areas that do not have enough older people’s care to meet demand. Only one in five councils reported having enough older people’s care in their area to meet demand, the survey found. “Without these steps, families will continue to struggle to find care and to meet the numerous care costs on their shoulders.”The survey also highlighted large regional variations, with just 7% of outer London councils reporting enough older people’s care to meet demand. The only area where more than half of local authorities reported sufficient care was the north-east, where 57% responded positively.

Source: The Guardian November 21, 2016 00:01 UTC