What would be your plan on pensions? Yes, we can remove the Triple Lock but presumably you are looking at raising the age when th state pension is paid - to what. 70, 75? We discussed yesterday the a… (View Post)

The problem is the huge range of house values across the country - in Burnley, the average house price is £120k. In London, you still have relatively cheap housing in Newham compared with, say, Kensi… (View Post)

Have to say there are some generalisations in the above. It all depends on whether a council is a Unitary, a County or a District. Districts. for excample, have no responsibilities for social care wh… (View Post)

You misunderstand - I'm not just talking about those who work in the care sector - I'm referring to those who provide unpaid care in the family whether for children, parents or grandparents. In many … (View Post)

Evening all :) The other aspect of care for the elderly is the greater proportion of that care that happens outside residential facilities. You have various levels of domiciliary care and the one are… (View Post)