€˜Oldest old’ abandoned by care system as 800,000 struggle with essential tasks

Age UK is calling on political parties to put social care at the heart of their election manifestos as it reveals that a third of over 80s are receiving inadequate care and support. Of those with substantial difficulties, more than half are not receiving the care that meets their needs. As the General Election approaches, Age UK demands that our next Government addresses this with urgency and has published its own manifesto for change. Age UK’s research into the failing social care system leading up to the General Election has focused on the staggering number of older people who do