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Age UK is the new force combining Age Concern England and
Help the Aged in England.
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Care is in crisis. Many of those who need help and support are being badly let down by a faltering system, while others find themselves having to sell their homes in order to pay for support they need.
We are calling on the Government to reform the care system to ensure people in later life receive high quality care and support.
We want to collect 100,000 signatures and you can add your name to our petition right now:
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The Government has promised a White Paper on care reform in the Spring. This is a crucial moment to influence the future direction of social care – possibly for a generation.
David shares his own experience of social care - David talks about his health and why he now relies on social care to meet his daytoday needs Hes struggling to pay for this vital care and so is supporting Age UKs Care in Crisis campaign which is calling on the Government to reform the care system please sign our petition at wwwageukorgukcarecrisis
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Read the stories of 7 people who've had poor experiences with the current care system, and why they're supporting our campaign.
Any service ranging from help in the home for dressing, washing, getting in and out of bed and going to the toilet, to 24-hour support in a residential care home. These services are designed to maintain a good quality of life, help people to remain independent, stay active and protect them in vulnerable situations.
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