What if older people refuse help outside the family? This is the taboo that could wreck care reform

Many fear losing their independence if they agree to care workers looking after them. Any social care review must take this on board.
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BBC introduces Caring Matters, a week of special programming to help audiences navigate caring

Seven days of dedicated content across the BBC will be broadcast on TV, iPlayer, Radio, Sounds and Online
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Britain’s shadow workforce is paid as little as 65p an hour. Who cares for the carers?

Carer’s allowance turns 50 this year, but it’s no reflection of the labour of the millions who cook, clean and nurse behind closed doors.
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Category - Elderly