Ten reasons why health and social care reforms must go further – Ros Altmann
Ros wrote an article for the Yorkshire Post outlining ten of the reasons why the latest health and social care reforms will not fix the care crisis. ( link to pdf )
Another U-turn likely from UK government on care costs bill
Ros is quoted in the Observer newspaper explaining why she believes the House of Lords will try to force a U-turn from the Government on social care and the way the £86,000 proposed cap works.
Boris Johnson’s controversial care plans face resistance in Lords
Ros is quoted in the Independent saying that the House of Lords will undoubtedly revise the Health and Social Care Bill to address some of the clear inequalities it has introduced through the £86,000 cap.
Social care plan ‘still in peril’, say MPs as peers vow to amend bill
Ros is quoted in the Guardian calling for Government measures to reform social care to be rethought and removing the stark unfairnesses of current proposals in the Health and Social Care bill.
Peer warns mandatory covid vaccination policy for health staff will put vulnerable at risk
The Daily Express carries Ros’ warnings that mandatory Covid vaccination will put lives at risk as the already under-staffed care sector loses thousands of workers, with no replacements in sight. ( link to pdf )
Experts warn of large hidden costs in UK’s social care shake-up
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.
Social care: cap could prompt insurers to plug nursing home costs gap
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.
Families must work out how to pay for care costs, say experts
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.
How to dodge the care trap: It can cost families their homes and land loved ones with huge bills… So what can you do to prepare for late-life healthcare?
Ros is quoted in ThisIsMoney explaining the importance of saving for later life care, not just in pensions. ( link to pdf )
Altmann: Why we need a social care Isa
Ros recorded a podcast for Financial Adviser calling for a Social Care ISA to be introduced and explaining why it is much needed.