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If you can, save early as costs are rising - by more than a fifth in the past five years
‘Jim’s expression is curious, tortoise-like. He looks at you like a family member he hasn’t seen in a long time’
Today’s charitable residences aim to be more accessible and aspirational, and end the age-old stigma surrounding them
Staff shortages and prospect of more doctors’ strikes continue to challenge health system
How are you shouldering the financial burden of old age?
Nuffield Trust research points to under-investment and flawed co-ordination in health and social care system
Campaigners and experts welcome extra cash but warn of persistent staff shortages and need for wider reform
Providers warn of further closures because of rising costs and delay to promised reform
Labour leader dashes hopes his party would scrap restriction introduced by the government
More cases of recruits from abroad being forced to pay thousands in upfront fees and relocation costs, says Unison
Governments have promised to tackle the crisis for 25 years, but it’s never an election winner
IFS says increase in health provision, wider access to education and introduction of university fees is behind change
Because it’s about much more than just getting three meals a day
Number of people paying inheritance tax soars 24 per cent in a year as house prices rise
Estimates of up to £99,500 for average later-life care mean it is important to save now or face difficult decisions
Response follows report accusing former health secretary Matt Hancock of rejecting expert advice on testing
Situation will be even harder for whoever wins next election, finds Institute for Government
A push to reduce healthcare spending and increase efficiency is leading to consolidation
Investment in psychological support fails to keep pace with rising demand, with acute delays for eating disorder sufferers
New ways of working are vital but ultimately the UK health service simply needs more cash, experts say
Operators say higher tariff would allow them to attract and keep staff as hospitals look to free up space
Structure and funding of the UK health system should be re-examined for a new era
Call for ‘urgent clarification’ on ministers’ plans for up to £250mn going towards easing pressure on NHS
Other countries have found big answers to managing ageing populations and it’s time Britain did, too
Ill, overstretched staff are increasingly struggling to get treatment from an ill, overstretched service
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