Citizen Editor: Care changes may not be generous deal for elderly
THE Citizen has long championed the cause for the Government to dig deep to pay for elderly people's care.
We have consistently said the elderly should not have to sacrifice their homes just to pay for specialist care in a home.
At every step of the way, there has been one problem – a lack of money.
But yesterday, to their credit, the coalition decided to adopt the excellent Dilnot report recommending an end to the appalling situation facing many old people having to sell their homes to pay for that care.
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Great news, you would think. But we believe that this will not necessarily be a generous deal for the elderly.
Why? For a start, the announcement only covers care in a home – not the costs of accommodation or food in that home.
The report by economist Andrew Dilnot recommended a cap on costs at £35,000.
But yesterday that cap was raised to £75,000 and the costs for bed and board could be another £12,500 a year.
The Government has bitten the bullet and we welcome that. But where is the money coming from?
Mostly from inheritance tax. This is where the claims against the government of picking pockets to fund this expensive, but very vital help to the elderly come from.
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2 Comments
by Shireresident
Thursday, February 14 2013, 2:01PM
“At least this lets people know exactly where they stand. It will cost you £75000 PLUS the cost of board and lodging in your care home which averages out at around £10000 a year. In other words folks, if we are inconsiderate enough to need these services we can kiss our homes goodbye. Thank you David Cameron, at least we know we are in EXACTLY the same position as we were berore this smoke and mirrors fudge of a piece of legislation. Still it's nice to know we're "all in this together" isn't it?”
by lordigaga
Tuesday, February 12 2013, 10:32AM
“If i have funds, why should i expect other people to support me when i get old? i just don't get it”