Around 420,000 people over the age of 65 are being looked after in 11,000 residential care homes in the UK. But a report released on Monday has warned that one in six care home companies is in danger of insolvency.
Rises in the living wage have driven up costs, and many care homes are facing bankruptcy. The percentage of nursing homes struggling had increased by about 5% compared with the previous year.
The findings triggered warnings from experts who accused the Tories of “ignoring warnings” of an impending “crisis” in the sector. They urged the government to invest more.
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