Who pays?

Article Abstract:

The UK's Royal Commission on the Long Term Care of the Elderly has attracted considerable controversy. The main area of disagreement is the commission's recommendation that a much larger proportion of the costs of caring for the elderly should be met by the state through general taxation. Most members of the commission believe that everyone should have access to free long-term personal care, with only accommodation costs being subject to a means test. Some observers believe that the commission has significantly underestimated the long-term costs to the state of meeting more of the cost of caring for the elderly.

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Healthy outcome

Article Abstract:

The health-care reforms introduced in Scotland since devolution has put pressure on England to follow suit. Scotland gets money per head from the Treasury to spend on health care, and provides benefits not offered in England, such as free personal care for old people in care homes.

Administration of Public Health Programs, Health Programs, Public health, England, Medical policy, Health policy, Health care reform

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The Scottish tail

Article Abstract:

The impact of a Scottish decision to provide free care for the aged is examined in detail.

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