When care is discussed in the mainstream media, the focus continues to either be on isolated cases of poor standards or consumer costs both now and in the future under the new Care Bill. Very little thought appears to have been given to the real impact on councils or those looking to manage local authorities budgets which are under enormous strain. However, it is important that the pressures on councils are recognised in the provision of care. Demography dictates that this pressure can only increase. With around 400,000 elderly people currently in residential care, this number is anticipated to rise to 750,000 by 2031 and 1.5 million by 2081.
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