Local authorities accused of halting plans for older
people’s housing because of the rising cost of elderly care. Councils have been
accused of resisting development plans for retirement housing because they are concerned
about the mounting cost of care. Housing associations claim some council
planners are blocking proposals because they are wary of older people moving
into their area and placing more strain on social care budgets. The cost of
care could be set to spike as a result of proposed legislation outlined in the
Care Bill, which is currently going through parliament, under which older
people will pay up to £72,000 in total for their care with the council paying
the rest. Read more on Inside Housing.
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