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Providing for the care of older people
- Authors:
- PERKINS Elizabeth, ALLEN Isobel
- Journal article citation:
- Benefits, 18, January 1997, pp.5-8.
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
Much social policy is based on the assumption that the family is available and willing to provide care for its members at different stages of their lives. The extent to which the supply and demand for informal care are in balance has important implications for the demand for formal health and social care services. This article reviews the future demographic and household changes and examines the implications of an increase in demand for care from a group deemed to have substantial support needs.