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England will need over 71,000 extra care home places by 2025: The number of older people who will need substantial care

2017-08-17 08:54:35

England will need over 71,000 extra care home places by 2025: The number of older people who will need substantial care is set to rise by 85.7 per cent, as increases in “healthspan” continue to lag behind longer lifespans

Source: www.newscientist.com

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