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Care homes are undervalued and struggling. Older people face uncertainty about how they will be cared for, and who will pay for it.
What we want
We believe that there is a mismatch of affordable, quality care home places available to meet the need and that older people’s choice is being eroded. The problems are as follows:
- Erosion of choice – Older people are being steered away from care homes as they are viewed as a care option of ‘last resort’ rather than a positive choice.
- Unfair – ...
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