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Older people are among the biggest users of health and social care, but often face discrimination, cutbacks and poor service.

Older woman with staff nurseWe're calling on the Government to ensure that older people receive health and social care that meets their needs, enabling them to retain independence and choice.

Care homes

Older people face uncertainty not only about how they will be cared for but also about who will pay for it.

End of life care

Older people are being denied a dignified death, and face discrimination and lack of choice in end of life care.

Health and social care

Older people are receiving poor health services which do not meet their needs.

Podiatry

More than 1.6 million older people are living in pain because of NHS cutbacks in foot care.

 

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