Long Term Care

MPs on the Health Select Committee (HSC) have urged the government to stimulate the long term care (LTC) insurance market.

Long-term care (LTC) planning is one of the most sensitive areas of advice to give to a client, particularly where Alzheimers is concerned.

Andrew Dilnot's call for financial services to engage in long-term care funding is not being given any stimulus according to Partnership managing director for care, Chris Horlick.

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Chris Horlick discusses the role pensions and equity release can play in funding long term care

The government is expected to recommend a cap on long-term care (LTC) fees of between £50,000 and £60,000, according to a report.

Deloitte has warned that 2012 will be another tough year for the healthcare sector after the number of businesses going into administration grew sharply last year.

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Local authorities may take an "aggressive stance" against schemes designed to help individuals avoid long term care (LTC) fees, an expert has warned.

According to Laing & Buisson efforts to divert demand away from care homes appear to be running out of steam as the proportion of private payers rises.