How will government defuse the demographic time bomb?

Author:
GOULD Mark
Journal article citation:
Health Service Journal, 22.11.07, 2007, pp.14-15.
Publisher:
Emap Healthcare

With an ageing population, how can the government fund a system of long-term care for the elderly? This article looks at the dilemma and possible solutions in light of next years planned government consultation and green paper.

Subject terms:
long term care, older people, population, financing;
Location(s):
United Kingdom
Link:
Journal home page
ISSN print:
0952-2271

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