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Think the UK has a social care crisis now? Just wait until 2025

The demographic crystal ball shows elderly care is a crisis set to deepen, fast. No wonder UK politicians are grasping for solutions, says James Bloodworth

By James Bloodworth

24 May 2017

Care for people over the age of 65 is direly underfunded

Care for people over the age of 65 is direly underfunded

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Since 1975, Britain has changed a lot. Today the country is leaving the European Union, whereas 42 years ago it was reaffirming its membership of the European Economic Community. It is also considerably older as a nation.

Back then, were 65 or older. Now that figure is . By 2045, of the population are expected to be over 65.

This will have huge implications in terms of health and social care,…

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