Can't be bothered with quotes, but to answer a few points.
Local councils (ours anyway) sold off most of it's care homes . . well when I say sold off, they stated they were old and 'in need of extensive maintenance & refurbishment' or that they'd 'discovered dangerous materials' in the building. They were then demolished and the land sold for housing . . well, rabbit hutch housing anyway. This obviously led to a rise in demand for private care homes, and the costs inherent with that.
People with 'a few £100,000 in the bank' will have to pay towards any care they receive, but they're still entitled to their state pension.
If we make all people needing care sell their homes - the ones they've worked hard for and maintained themselves - won't this drive people back into the rental sector? Maybe the Govt should purchase all privately owned houses, and let tax payers pay when they need new central heating boilers, double glazing, wiring, structural repairs, fencing etc . . the sort of stuff a house owner has to pay for (no grants here, move along folks).
NHS . . . stop funding (or partially funding) people who want a sex change, or nose job, boob enhancements etc, it's probably quicker to get a facelift than a hip replacement nowadays .
enough mild ranting, I'm off back gaming
