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When I started my nursing career xxxx years ago there was a phrase taught to all new recruits joining the profession. *From the cradle to the grave*
It was used when the NHS was formed in 1948. It meant that governments then and in the future would provide care to newborns until they reached the end of their life
So today this news was released by the BBC, which gives a completely different outlook for the elderly in our communities. I know many younger people never want to think this far ahead.....but if honest this report makes for very frightening reading...and if we continue living longer everyone should stop and give some thought to the report
Care spending for the elderly has been reduced by a fifth over the last 10 years. Which means we should all be looking at provision for our own care and not just planning to get a good pension
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-31015807
As a result of this report, the BBC has launched its own Cost Of Care project and has provided a calculator
so you can work out now........how much you will need to provide for your own care needs (if you or a family member needed it today)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-30990913
hi @Anonymous
just to say, I'm sorry for the situation you find yourself & your family in 
you are in my thoughts
