Million more elderly outside care system than before financial crash

At a time when the number of people past retirement age has been growing faster than at any point in history, the numbers receiving any help from the state for their everyday care needs has dropped sharply.

According to figures collated by the charity Age UK, the proportion of the retired population of England receiving care has fallen by a third in the last five years.

It provides a stark illustration of how, despite efforts by councils to shield care for the elderly and disabled from the full impact of austerity cuts, existing services are being rationed to all but those with the most severe needs.

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