More than 6.4 million people aged 65 and over live in areas without enough care to meet demand – especially specialist dementia care, says research
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 Family and Childcare Trust surveyed councils across the country and found they are struggling to meet needs amid a background of growing demand, budget cuts and recruitment difficulties.
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