Cameron runs the risk of overlooking existing crisis in care

“We welcome David Cameron's first big speech since the election focusing on enhancing the NHS.  Older people are the main users of NHS services and the numbers of over 65s is set to grow rapidly in coming years.   However, there is a real risk that while promoting high-profile improvements in the NHS, the government overlooks the existing crisis in care and support for the elderly, which has been heavily cut back in the last five years. Already Conservative councils have called for these services to be protected from any further waves of austerity. Support at home for the frail and elderly may not be as high-profile as a seven-day-a-week NHS, but it is just as important.”