Wrexham Care Homes

Wrexham Care Homes

Please see below an up to date list of quality Care Homes in Wrexham. Wrexham Care Homes that are all members of the North Wales Care Association.

Whatever the type of care you are looking for, from a quality residential care home, providing personal care in a freindly yet professional environment, to a specialist dementia care or mental health care home or EMI unit. Or your simply looking for a home that offers respite care facilities, you'll find an NWCA member in Wrexham that can help.


ashgrove care home

ASHGROVE CARE HOME

Ashgrove Care Home enjoys a tranquil woodland setting on the outskirts of Wrexham and can be easily reached by public transport. The purpose built home is beautifully decorated to create a warm and homely environment for the residents, whilst providing the best care possible. The home welcomes relatives at anytime and they are encouraged to take part in all the activities that take place in the home.

Ashgrove Care Home has a dedicated Activities Coordinator who ensures that residents are kept occupied with a packed calendar of events, outings and occasions. The staff also endeavour to mark every birthday, anniversary and special occasion with a celebration.

ASHGROVE CARE HOME

Chester Road

Gresford

Wrexham

LL12 8PP

Types of Care: Elderly residential care

Reg.Provider: Hallmark Healthcare

Reg.Manager: Irene Marsden

Tel: 01978 856500


ashleigh court care home

ASHLEIGH COURT CARE HOME

Ashleigh Court Care Home is a modern purpose built home. All rooms are en suite. The home enjoys a tranquil woodland setting in Gresford, near Wrexham and is easily accessible by public transport. The emphasis is on a warm and friendly atmosphere. Our award winning chef takes a pride in serving a choice of nutritious and tasty food.

Our full time Activity Co-ordinator works hard to provide a variety of optional group and individual activities to suit different interests and abilities. These include community activities, outings, trips to the pub and outdoor entertainment in the warmer months.

ASHLEIGH COURT CARE HOME

Chester Road

Gresford

Wrexham

LL12 8PP

Types of Care: Elderly residential care, Care for the elderly with a visual impairment

Reg.Provider: Hallmark Healthcare

Reg.Manager: Sarah Morris

Tel: 01978 856999


broughton hall care home

BROUGHTON HALL RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME

Broughton Hall Care Home is situated just 5 minutes walk from the centre of Broughton and is easily accessible by public transport. The purpose built home is beautifully decorated to create a warm and homely environment for the residents, whilst providing the best care possible. The home welcomes relatives at anytime and they are encouraged to take part in all the activities that take place in the home.

BROUGHTON HALL RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME

Gatewen Road

New Broughton

Wrexham

LL11 6YA

Types of Care: Residential care for the elderly

Reg.Provider: Hallmark Healthcare

Reg.Manager: Gary Dodd

Tel: 01978 758876


bryn bella care home

BRYN BELLA CARE HOME

Bryn Bella Care Home is registered to provide round the clock nursing care by a highly qualified and experienced team of nurses and care practitioners. We provide residential, respite and day care services for adults of all ages who require professional nursing care.

Bryn Bella Care Home provides nursing care for younger people, and is also ideal for those who require a period of convalescence or a short break in a supported caring environment. We promote independence with the emphasis on rehabilitation and have our own physiotherapy department.

Our resident artist Sarah Edwards promotes and encourages rehabilitation using art therapy. Our aim at all times is to tailor our care to enhance an individuals quality of life within friendly, clean, safe, comfortable and attractive surroundings.

There is a wide range of delicious home cooked meals and the spacious rooms and suites are designed to the highest possible standards. The tranquil setting and landscaped gardens are surrounded by open countryside, yet are close to Wrexham town centre and all its amenities. Other therapies including music are also available in addition to a whole host of activities and outings.

BRYN BELLA CARE HOME

Pendine Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Centre

Summerhill Road

Summerhill

Wrexham

LL11 4YE

Types of Care: Care for young adults, Care for young adults with learning disabilities

Reg.Provider: Mario Kreft

Reg.Manager: Tracey Smith

Tel: 01978 720242


cae bryn care home

CAE BRYN CARE HOME

Cae Bryn Care Home is a specialist dementia care centre providing nursing care and support for those with memory problems such as Alzheimer’s Disease. Our expert team of highly and specifically trained and qualified nurses and care practitioners are very experienced and are chosen for their caring understanding nature, empathy and cheerfulness.

Cae Bryn’s holistic approach to care has a strong emphasis on individuality, treating people with dignity and respect in a safe and caring environment. Our excellent staffing levels assist our clients to have as much independence and personal support as possible. First class accommodation is purpose-built to cater for people with a range of mental health conditions.

Well designed and homely, Cae Bryn Care Home is surrounded by beautiful countryside with well maintained and safe gardens including a multisensory garden for clients to enjoy.

We often look after residents with high dependency needs, rest assured, we have the facilities, experience, training, understanding and patience to properly and sensitively care for our residents. Pastimes and activities are an important part of life at Cae Bryn and provide stimulation whilst enhancing the quality of life of those in our care. There is a nostalgia room, ‘Katie's tea Room’ that forms a part of our reminiscence ‘Down Memory Lane’ therapy and a ‘Snozelen Room’ which is a multisensory environment that provides valuable stimulation. A range of delicious home cooked meals are available to cater for all tastes and we are experts in understanding how little things like the colour of plates can have an impact on how those with dementia experience mealtimes. These little details add up and can make a big difference in helping us promote fulfilled lives.

Cae Bryn also has the benefit of a very active Family Support Group for families who wish to share their experiences.

CAE BRYN CARE HOME

Pendine Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Centre

Summerhill Road

Summerhill

Wrexham

LL11 4YE

Types of Care: Care for the elderly, Care for the elderly with Alzheimers, Dementia care

Reg.Provider: Mario Kreft

Reg.Manager: Ann Chapman

Tel: 01978 720242


EMRAL HOUSE CARE HOME

11 Chester Road

Rhosddu

Wrexham

LL11 2SA

Types of Care: Elderly residential care

Reg.Provider: Pinefold Limited

Reg.Manager: Clara Pugh

Tel: 01978 361442


gwern alyn care home

GWERN ALYN CARE HOME

Gwern Alyn Care Home provideS a friendly, warm, relaxed and comfortable atmosphere for older people requiring residential, nursing, respite and day care. For residential clients whose needs may change, nursing can be provided without the need for an unsettling move.

There is a sense of community and we treat people the way we would like to be treated ourselves – with dignity, respect and compassion. There is a real family feel and relatives often get to know other residents and their families too. Our family support groups are also very popular. We believe in promoting independence with support on hand when required and recognize that everyone is different, with different interests, so there is plenty of space and lots of lounges, which means residents can socialise or do their own thing.

The homes are located in a conservation area and surrounded by seven acres of beautifully laid out mature gardens and trees. The shops, cafes and amenities of Wrexham town centre are within walking distance. Residents can choose from a wide range of delicious home cooked meals. Gwern Alyn Care Home is an attractive period property, fully modernised yet preserving its original architectural features and character.

Our highly qualified and experienced team, chosen for their cheerfulness and caring nature, organise an interesting range of personal and group activities including outings, craft work and musical events.

Physiotherapy is available and our resident artist oversees the requirements of those who wish to pursue an existing or new interest in creative arts including art therapy

GWERN ALYN HOUSE CARE HOME

48 Percy Road

Wrexham

LL13 7EF

Types of Care: Care for the elderly

Reg.Provider: Mario Kreft

Reg.Manager: Cindy Clutton

Tel: 01978 363606


highfield care home

HIGHFIELD CARE HOME

Highfield Care Home is registered to provide round the clock nursing care by a highly qualified and experienced team of nurses and care practitioners. We provide residential, respite and day care services for adults of all ages who require professional nursing care.

Highfield Care Home caters for both younger people and those over retirement age. The home is also ideal for those who require a period of convalescence or a short break in a supported caring environment. We promote independence with the emphasis on rehabilitation and have our own physiotherapy department.

Our resident artist Sarah Edwards promotes and encourages rehabilitation using art therapy. Our aim at all times is to tailor our care to enhance an individuals quality of life within friendly, clean, safe, comfortable and attractive surroundings.

There is a wide range of delicious home cooked meals and the spacious rooms and suites are designed to the highest possible standards. The tranquil setting and landscaped gardens are surrounded by open countryside, yet are close to Wrexham town centre and all its amenities. Other therapies including music are also available in addition to a whole host of activities and outings.

HIGHFIELD CARE HOME

Pendine Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Centre

Summerhill Road

Summerhill

Wrexham

LL11 4YE

Types of Care: Care for younger adults, Care for the Elderly, Care for stroke victims

Reg.Provider: Mario Kreft

Reg.Manager: Tracey Smith

Tel: 01978 720242


hillbury house care home

HILLBURY HOUSE CARE HOME

Hillbury House Care Home provides a friendly, warm, relaxed and comfortable atmosphere for older people requiring residential, nursing, respite and day care. For residential clients whose needs may change, nursing can be provided without the need for an unsettling move.

There is a sense of community and we treat people the way we would like to be treated ourselves – with dignity, respect and compassion. There is a real family feel and relatives often get to know other residents and their families too. Our family support groups are also very popular. We believe in promoting independence with support on hand when required and recognize that everyone is different, with different interests, so there is plenty of space and lots of lounges, which means residents can socialise or do their own thing.

Hillbury House is located in a conservation area and surrounded by seven acres of beautifully laid out mature gardens and trees. The shops, cafes and amenities of Wrexham town centre are within walking distance. Residents can choose from a wide range of delicious home cooked meals. Hillbury stands on a former convent site in beautiful grounds and has spacious rooms and its own chapel where our multi-denominational services and concerts are held.

Our highly qualified and experienced team, chosen for their cheerfulness and caring nature, organise an interesting range of personal and group activities including outings, craft work and musical events.

Physiotherapy is available and our resident artist oversees the requirements of those who wish to pursue an existing or new interest in creative arts including art therapy.

HILLBURY HOUSE CARE HOME

2 Hillbury Road

Wrexham

LL13 7ET

Types of Care: Residential care for the elderly, elderly respite care

Reg.Provider: Mario Kreft

Reg.Manager: Mildred Heywood

Tel: 01978 310978


pen y bryn care home

PEN Y BRYN CARE HOME

Penybryn Care Home is the newest addition to the Pendine Park community. Opened in May 2007 it is a centre of excellence caring for younger people with neurological problems caused by acquired brain injury and conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis and stroke. We provide day care, respite and longer term residential services that promote the individual’s independence through rehabilitation and support.

The spacious, modern and beautifully decorated accommodation includes superior rooms and suites. All rooms and suites have en-suite bathing facilities and some have patio doors to the gardens. The tranquil setting in landscaped gardens is surrounded by open countryside, yet is very close to Wrexham town centre with all its amenities.

Our friendly, highly qualified and experienced nurses, care practitioners, physiotherapists and resident artist provide a range of individually tailored therapies to promote and encourage as much independence as possible. There is a strong rehabilitation focus and the wide variety of therapies we have on site are key to this. A range of delicious home cooked meals are available to cater for all tastes. Penybryn residents can enjoy a healthy social life and a wide range of activities including music, multi-media entertainment, hobbies and pastimes whilst Internet access is available.

Engaging with the community is important and trips and outings are popular – visits to the shops, cinema, the local pub or even a football match are always on the agenda. Our philosophy is to help people live their lives as they wish, so our residents can always chill out and do their own thing.

PEN Y BRYN CARE HOME

Summerhill Road

Summerhill

Wrexham

LL11 4YE

Types of Care: Care for the elderly, Care for those with Motor Neurone Disease

Reg.Provider: Mario Kreft

Reg.Manager: Veronica Smaje

Tel: 01978 720242


plas rhosnesni care home

PLAS RHOSNESNI CARE HOME

Plas Rhosnesni Care Home is situated in an ideal location on the outskirts of Wrexham and is easily accessible by public transport. The purpose built home is beautifully decorated to create a warm and homely environment for the residents, whilst providing the best care possible. The home welcomes relatives at anytime and they are encouraged to take part in all the activities that take place in the home.

Plas Rhosnesni Care Home has a dedicated Activities Coordinator who ensures that residents are kept occupied with a packed calendar of events, outings and occasions whether its is dance evenings, bowls, fish n chip suppers or visits from local schools the residents are always kept entertained. The staff endeavour to mark every birthday, anniversary and special occasion like Halloween and Christmas with a celebration and often use it as a good excuse to get dressed up and raise money for charity or the residents ‘fund

PLAS RHOSNESNI CARE HOME

Cefn Road

Rhosnesni

Wrexham

LL13 9NH

Types of Care: Care for the Elderly, EMI care for the elderly, Care for the elderly with Parkinsons disease

Reg.Provider: Hallmark Healthcare

Reg.Manager: Judith Howells

Tel: 01978 364557


stansty house care home

STANSTY HOUSE CARE HOME

Stansty House Care Home is a a specialist care centre catering for elderly people who require Nursing, Residential, or Dementia care. Stansty - is a quiet, peaceful setting, set on the border of Wrexham in North Wales, yet easily accessible for all surrounding areas. The Care Home is a purpose built, luxury nursing home designed to provide the highest standards of care and facilities available anywhere in the area.

At Stansty House we offer a variety of bedrooms with en suites, all tastefully and individually decorated and furnished. We encourage new residents to make the room their own by adding their own photos, mementos, pictures, ornaments and small pieces of furniture. Each room is also equipped with nurse call systems which means that assistance and company is just a moment away.

Stansty House provides the very highest standards of professional nursing care. The home is under the full control of our highly qualified and experienced Home Manager. Fully qualified registered nurses are on duty 24 hours a day every day of the year. All the latest equipment is available to the care team to ensure that residents can enjoy our amenities to the full.

What our residents say about us:
» "The staff are very good and so is the food"
» "I enjoy the regular entertainment and activities provided"
» "The staff have helped to make my life better" 

STANSTY HOUSE CARE HOME

34 Stansty Road

Rhosddu

Wrexham

LL11 2BU

Types of Care: Elderly residential care, care for Alzheimers sufferers

Reg.  Provider: Mr A Roberts and Mrs R Roberts

Reg. Manager: Julia Roberts

Tel: 01978 290373


trewythen hall care home

TREWYTHEN HALL CARE HOME

Welcome to Trewythen Hall Care Home, our long term residential home in Wrexham. The needs of the Residents are the priority of our well trained and friendly care staff. Our home has 33 bedrooms in total, and has a friendly, family atmosphere. Our accommodation is made up 27 single rooms and 3 shared rooms. We also have a number of en-suite bedrooms.

Our objective is to provide for the health and social needs of each of our residents with professionalism, compassion and experience. We will care for them as an individual through understanding, respect and dignity. From the moment of arrival you will receive a warm welcome from both staff and management. We provide residential care to elderly ladies and gentlemen who are independent in spirit but may now require some assistance with various aspects of day-to-day living. Resident's privacy and security feature high on our list of priorities.

All of our rooms are tastefully decorated, and they are furnished to provide a level of comfort that is much appreciated. There is a 24-hour call system and staff members are on duty all day and night. There is a full programme of activities and these are regularly announced on our "Bulletin Board" above. Residents are invited to bring treasured items to personalise their rooms, and if required personal TV's are always available. We offer a range of different size rooms from standard to premier and it should be noted that we can accommodate couples.

If you are interested in making an inquiry, would you kindly ask for our Manager, Mrs Susan Holt who will be pleased to assist you with your enquiries.

TREWYTHEN HALL CARE HOME

Vicarage Lane

Gresford

Wrexham

LL12 8US

Types of Care: Care for the elderly

Reg.Provider: Peter Haycox

Reg.Manager: Susan Holt

Tel: 01978 855349


Manor Park

MANOR PARK CARE HOME

Manor Park is a residential home situated in the picturesque village of Holt, on the border separated by the river Dee, between Wales and England, and has been established for 23 years.

Manor Park provides accommodation for residential, respite and holiday care.

Residents at Manor Park are valued as individuals, able to participate in their community, treated with dignity and respect, and encouraged to assert their rights as equals.

To find out more, why not contact or call in and visit with one of our Management Team – Chris or Nicki on 01829 270527,or e-mail us.

Green Street
Holt
Wrexham
LL13 9JF

Reg. Provider: V.R. Randell

Reg. Manager: Christine Shortridge

Tel: 01829 270318

EMAIL: manorparkhome@yahoo.com


CHIRK COURT CARE HOME

Maes Y Waun

Chirk

Wrexham

LL14 5ND

Reg. Provider: Clwyd Alyn Housing Association Ltd

Reg. Manager: Position Vacant

Tel: 01691 774286


HAULFRYN CARE HOME

Pistyll Lane

Cymau

Wrexham

LL11 5ER

Reg. Provider: Sandra Regan

Reg. Manager: Sandra Regan

Tel: 01978 762203


LISTER HOUSE CARE HOME

71 Ruabon Road

Wrexham

LL13 7PL

Reg. Provider: Aran Care Ltd

Reg. Manager: Position Vacant

Tel: 01978 263639


Nightingale House

NIGHTINGALE HOUSE HOSPICE

Nightingale House provides specialist palliative care services, completely free-of-charge, to patients and their families across a wide area stretching from Wrexham, Flintshire, East Denbighshire to Barmouth and the border towns including Oswestry and Whitchurch.

These services include a 16-bed inpatient ward, a 15 patient daycare unit, an outpatient clinic, a specialist lymphodema unit, occupational therapy, complementary therapies, physiotherapy including a hydrotherapy pool, an ambulance service as well as a range of bereavement support services such as ReLease, a specialist service for children and young adults.

Patients and their families are welcome to call in to the hospice during the week for information about our services without the need for a formal referral.

NIGHTINGALE HOUSE HOSPICE

Chester Road

Wrexham

LL11 2SJ

Tel: 01978 316804

Web site: www.nightingalehouse.co.uk




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Timesonline: Free care for the elderly - just don't ask how
Free care at home for those with 'high needs' will be postponed by at least six months in an attempt to appease critics....
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Telegraph: Business leaders back Conservative National Insurance cuts
The Conservative plan to reverse part of Labour’s National Insurance rise is welcomed by the leaders of some of Britain’s biggest companies....
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The White Paper Building a National Care Service
The White Paper Building a National Care Service sets out the Government's proposals to build a comprehensive National Care Service for all adults in England with an eligible care need, free when they need it....
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Age Concern and Help the Aged's response to the Conservatives' pensioner pledge
In response to the Conservatives’ pensioner pledge‚ Michelle Mitchell‚ Charity Director for Age Concern and Help the Aged‚ said..........
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thisismoney: Budget National minimum wage to rise by 13p
The national minimum wage is to increase by 13p to £5.93 an hour, the Government announced yesterday. ...
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WAG: Fairer homecare charges measure receives Royal Assent
Ground breaking legislation to provide fairness and consistency in charging by local authorities for social care provided in the community has been approved. Royal Assent has been granted for the Social Care Charges (Wales) Measure. ...
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BBC News: National Insurance explained
The National Insurance system pays for a number of benefits and the retirement pension....
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WAG: Minister recognises contribution of healthcare workers
Healthcare support workers are essential in improving patient care, Health Minister Edwina Hart has told a major conference. ...
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WAG: 3.4 million allocated to help support the Older Peoples Strategy in Wales
Deputy Minister for Social Services Gwenda Thomas has allocated a £3.4 million funding package to support the second phase of the Assembly Government’s Older People’s Strategy. ...
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Guardian:If Health and Safety is so important, why are hospital wheelchairs so bad?
Read Sara Morgan's story, Sarah from Baltimore in the US, is a lead nurse at an NHS hospital in London...
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Counsel and Care: Budget points to care funding solution
The reference in today's Budget to an inheritance tax solution to help pay for better care has been welcomed by Counsel and Care....
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March edition of Healthcare Business
Electronic version of Healthcare Business...
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Special celebration for centenarian Sister
The Roman Catholic Bishop of Wrexham, the Right Rev Edwin Regan, conducted Mass to mark a very special birthday in the North Wales town. ...
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Counsel and Care: Why we urgently need a national care service
The growing care gap facing older people and their families and carers needs to be closed urgently, says Counsel and Care. A properly funded national care service is crucial to delivering better care for our ageing population...
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Brunswicks Healthcare Review issue 10
Electronic version of the Brunswicks healthcare Review issue 10...
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National Insurance Contributions - new rules
National Insurance contributions: new rules for workers moving around the European Union on or after 1 May 2010 and their employers....
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Tax Code error could cost people thousands
You will, doubtless, have seen such lurid headlines recently in the press – this is NorthgateArinso’s perspective on this issue....
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Kings Fund Report Securing Good Care re fairer funding
Securing good care for more people: options for reform proposes new, fairer funding arrangements for adult social care, a review of the current settlement for older people....
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Public Accounts Committee interim report on improving Dementia services
19th PAC Report 2009-10 Improving dementia services in England - an interim report ...
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Telegraph: Plight of bedridden dementia patient highlights flaws in Government's home-care ambitions
Despite being unable to move without assistance and in need of constant help, dementia sufferer Evelyn Evans is being denied free care funding because her condition is not deemed serious enough....
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Silver jubilee heralds 200 new jobs
An award winning care organisation has taken a crucial step in creating 200 new jobs....
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BBC News: Social care under-funded and rationed says MPs
Adult social care in England is "chronically under-funded" and "severely rationed", MPs say. ...
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Telegraph: Close hospitals and wards to improve patient care says NHS managers
Closing some NHS wards and hospitals and allowing patients to email their consultants could help save money and improve patient care, according to those making the day-to-day decisions about the running of the health service. ...
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DH News: Health to be at the centre of the fight against climate change
The danger and cost of climate change to the health of Europeans is at the forefront of the debate as the fifth Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health begins 10th March in Parma, Italy. ...
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Brunswicks Healthcare Review issue 9
Electronic version of the Brunswicks Healthcare Review...
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ESsential News - February issue 7
Northgate Arinso and Moorepay electronic newsletter....
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BBC News: Carer respite funding spent elsewhere say charities
Millions of pounds intended to fund respite breaks for voluntary carers in England has been spent on other areas of the NHS, according to two charities. ...
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Timesonline: Blueprint on funding elderly care aims to halt politicking
A blueprint for the funding of care for the elderly has been drawn up by social care experts from all political parties in an attempt to end months of political stalemate and squabbling. ...
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