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Updated 16 May 2013

13 May 2013
One-to-one care mooted for older patients
Older patients could be allocated their own personal NHS care worker as part of wide-ranging changes to later-life care being considered by ministers. (Age UK)
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11 May 2013
NEP Economics of Ageing updated
The NEP report on Economics of Ageing is currently edited by Claudia Villosio. Here you will find a digest of recent academic papers on pensions, social care and the economic aspects of demography.
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03 May 2013
E&Y: Providers to launch long-term care annuities 'in months'
Providers will continue to shun the pre-funded care insurance market but could launch new “immediate needs” annuity products within months after the Government confirmed it will introduce a cost cap. (Money Marketing)
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03 May 2013
Health Insurance and Protection magazine
Health Insurance and Protection magazine is available to read online as a pdf.
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25 April 2013
Help for elderly with care costs in England could be restricted
The Health Secretary has said that ministers and officials were “working through internally” what the eligibility criteria for help should be. (Telegraph)

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