Ros is quoted in the Guardian which explains why the exclusions and hidden terms of the £86,000 care cost ‘cap’ won’t be a maximum amount people will have to spend on social care before receiving State help.
The Guardian quotes Ros suggesting it is unlikely that private insurance can help people cover care costs up to the proposed £86,000 ‘cap’ as real costs will be far higher and most won’t reach the cap.
Ros is quoted in the Daily Express about the need to radically reform social care and address the injustices of our system, especially the way it treats people with dementia.
Ros is quoted in ThisIsMoney explaining the importance of saving for later life care, not just in pensions. ( link to pdf )
Ros recorded a podcast for Financial Adviser calling for a Social Care ISA to be introduced and explaining why it is much needed.
Ros published a column in the Yorkshire Post, lamenting the lack of social care reform legislation and urging rapid radical changes. ( link to pdf )
The Daily Express reports that Care home providers may still ban family visitors from hugging loved ones. This is inhumane and Ros calls for a rethink. ( link to pdf )
The Daily Mail published a Comment piece from Ros urging the Government to ensure all care homes open to visitors quickly, and prioritise vaccinating staff and residents fully. ( link to pdf )
Ros’ views on the need for Social Care reform and assessment of the ongoing policy failure are highlighted by LaingBuisson Social Care newsletter.
Ros calls for an end to care home residents dying of loneliness and issues a plea to continue allowing family visits which are a vital lifeline. ( link to pdf )