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Warning of growing care crisis

Wednesday, 4 January 2012
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A growing care crisis is emerging as charges for elderly home care top £7,000 a year, according to the Local Government Association.

Councils call for neighbours to look out for each other

Wednesday, 22 December 2010
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Local government leaders are calling for neighbours to make a special effort to look out for each other over the Christmas period.

Council staff to battle blizzards for elderly

Monday, 29 November 2010
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An army of council staff will be braving the blizzards to make sure the elderly and vulnerable are cared for as heavy snow blankets the nation, the Local Government Association has said.

LGA calls for new approach to care

Wednesday, 3 November 2010
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As town halls across the country face up to a potential multi-billion pound shortfall in the adult social care budget, the Local Government Association, which represents over 350 councils across England and Wales, warns a change of approach is vital.

Public health funerals cost councils £1.56m a year

Monday, 9 August 2010
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Thousands of people are still dying alone and lonely every year, with councils having to bury people without family or friends willing or able to pay for a funeral, according to new figures.

Delay to personal care at home will ensure efficient service - LGA

Thursday, 18 March 2010
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The House of Lords’ vote to delay the introduction of free personal care at home until April 2011 is a practical step forward, council leaders have said.

Adult social care reform to be debated

Wednesday, 21 October 2009
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As delegates from across the country gather for this year’s national children and adults conference in Harrogate, the future of adult social care looks set to be one of the key topics that will be debated.

Futuristic telecare could be key to lower care costs and more independent living

Monday, 19 October 2009
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Robopets and talking coffee tables are just two futuristic telecare technologies that councils could be exploring in the future to cut down on care home bills and keep older people living at home for longer.

Council safety checks show risks people take with electric blankets

Monday, 19 October 2009
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Councils across England are performing free MOT-type tests on electric blankets after test results showed almost 50 per cent of all blankets previously tested failed safety checks.

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