One visit to care home shows why we can't go on like this

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Adult social care spending has fallen by 2%, but political parties are reluctant to pledge campaign-damaging reforms.

Nicola is responsible for 200 elderly residents and 200 specially trained staff, but says the way the industry is funded means she has not made a profit for the past six years.

And an ageing population, combined with cuts to local government services, has led to a growing crisis within social care. Until manifestos are launched, details are not known. Labour wants to introduce free personal care costing £6bn, but not including residential care, while the Lib Dems say they will put a penny on income tax.

Nicola said:"We have a shortage of trained nurses and more people than ever to care for. That's not sustainable. Around 30 beds in this home are called"intermediary beds" - NHS hospital beds for patients discharged from hospital but who are not well enough to return home.When asked if she thinks her company will be trading in a year, she replies:"Honestly? No. No, I don't."

 

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