Eight out of 10 people are very concerned about the quality of personal care they would get if they needed help with everyday tasks such as getting out of bed, washing and dressing, according to a survey by charity Age Concern.
The figure rises to nine out of 10 people aged 75 and over. Age Concern has launched a campaign to improve the quality of care.
To find out more, visit www.ageconcern.org.uk
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Andy Cowper notes that the Long-Term Plan is another subtle subversion by Simon Stevens, as the Five Year Forward View was
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