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Author:: Laing, William, The King's Fund, and Laing & Buisson
Publication date:: 2005
Abstract:: The demand for care and support in old age is growing nationally, but London faces some particular challenges. For example, although there are fewer older people in inner London, many are likely to need social care as a result of poor health, poverty, poor housing and lack of social support. ...

Author:: Davey, Vanessa, Netten, Ann, The King's Fund, Darton, Robin, Fernandez, Jose-Luis, Forder, Julien, Knapp, Martin, Kendall, Jeremy, and Williams, Jacquetta
Publication date:: 2005
Abstract:: Most formal care services for older people are funded by the public sector, but they are largely supplied by independent providers. This paper looks at what factors influence the 'mixed economy' of the care market, including what funding is available and from where, and how commissioning works, and the role ...

Author:: The King's Fund
Publication date:: 2009
Abstract:: This paper is a response by The King's Fund to the Health Select Committee inquiry into the future of social care.

Author:: The King's Fund and Robinson, Janice
Publication date:: 2004
Abstract:: There is increasing public concern about the availability, quality and appropriateness of care services for London's diverse older population. In February 2004, the King's Fund launched an inquiry to investigate whether the care market was working for older people in London and if there would be enough care services of ...

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