Thursday 19 May 2011

Pensioners could be spared having to sell homes as care costs set for £50,000 cap | Mail Online

Pensioners could be spared having to sell homes as care costs set for £50,000 cap | Mail Online

The number of pensioners having to sell their home and spend all their savings on long-term care could be slashed under plans to limit bills to £50,000.

A commission of experts, appointed by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley is considering a cap.

Any care home fees and residential care such as home helps above this level would be paid for by the state.

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