Monday 11 November 2019

Number of elderly denied home care to rise by 40pc

Number of elderly denied home care to rise by 40pc The number of elderly people denied help in the home is set to soar by 40 per cent in the next decade, a new report claims.

Charity Age UK says one in seven pensioners are currently struggling without help to carry out everyday tasks such as washing and dressing.

And they warn that this number is set to rise from 1.5 million now to 2.1 million by 2030 if current trends continue. The Daily Telegraph

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