Pensions World – Pensions not the best way to save for care
Pensions World Magazine features Ros’ comments about saving for long-term care separately from pensions.
Queen's Speech – what to watch out for on social care
Press Release highlighting that the Social Care bill highlighted in the Queen’s Speech is welcome but only one small part of what is needed to solve the social care crisis.
Social Care reforms welcomed – Dilnot framework will really help
Ros comments on the anticipated Government reforms to be announced that will pave the way to introduce Dilnot-style framework to reform social care funding over the longer term. Broadly welcoming the changes, she highlights how they can help the process of reform.
Means testing pensioner benefits to fund Dilnot could make care crisis worse
Ros explains why CentreForum proposals by Paul Burstow to fund Dilnot reforms by means testing pensioner Winter Fuel Payments will not work. They risk making more pensioners worse off and needing care, since extending means testing will lead to lower savings
Norman Lamb wants to make dementia a top priority – great news
Ros welcomes Norman Lamb’s comments that he wants to make improving dementia care a top priority. Saga fully supports this aim and wants to see urgent action.
LGA warning confirms short-term fixes won't cure care crisis
Press Release commenting on latest warnings from Local Government Association about the looming care crisis – we need radical reform, short-term fixes won’t work.
Submission to House of Lords calls for social care reform and rethinking retirement in face of demographic change
Press Release summarizing Ros’ evidence to the House of Lords Inquiry into Public Services and Demographic Change.
Evidence to House of Lords Committee on Demographic Change
Ros submitted evidence to the House of Lords Inquiry on Public Services and Demographic change, calling for urgent reforms of social care funding and welcoming longer working lives for those who are able to stay active.
Is Cameron finally coming round to idea of Dilnot's cap?
Release welcoming reports that David Cameron may insist on supporting Dilnot’s £35,000 care funding cap.
Care reform can free up NHS Emergency beds
Ros comments on a report from the King’s Fund which highlights the possible savings in emergency bed use by older people if more prevention and home care is funded.