UK. ‘Ageing time bomb’ needs new funding model Somerset council says
The Panorama documentary showed how authorities were struggling to fund elderly care amid an ageing population and increasing demand on services.
David Fothergill said: “The time bomb is ticking and it’s getting louder.”
The government said it wanted “everyone to have access to the care they need”.
The Department of Health and Social Care added it had “provided local authorities with access to up to £3.6 billion more dedicated funding for adult social care this year and up to £3.9 billion for next year”.
The government added that it would reform the social care system “at the earliest opportunity”.
The Conservative-led council has been battling to avoid bankruptcy caused by government spending cuts and the rising demand of social care.
Mr Fothergill added that none of the Conservative party candidates or parties had replied to his concerns.
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