Help shape the future of care
19 September 2008
The Department of Health is looking at the future of care in
England. They want to hear how you think care services should
change to meet our growing care needs.
Why is the future of care so important?
Care and support is about the activities, services and
relationships that help people remain independent, active and
healthy.
More and more people will need care and support in the
future.
This is because people live longer and our population
is getting older. In 20 years' time:
- a quarter of the UK's population will be over 65
- the number of people in the UK who are over 85 will
have doubled
The current way we care for and support people will not be able
to cope with these increased numbers.
To address this issue the Prime Minister has
announced a national debate on the future of care and
support.
This is your chance to give your views on how we
should care for people in the future.
Your comments will feed into a Government Green Paper
which will recommend a new care and support system. This is due
to be published at the beginning of next year.
Get involved
Care Service Minister Ivan Lewis says:
"I urge people to get involved - the debate affects us all.”
You have until the end of November to join in the debate.