the and we will be paying more money than we should be. this is a family business with four dementia homes in norfolk. they need 122 permanent staff. they have 78. they welcome reform, but are sceptical that more money will be shifted from the nhs as promised in three years. unfortunately, if the ship is sinking now, you can t wait three years before you provide the plug for the hole. we read reports every day of care homes failing in quality issues. they re not failing intentionally, they re failing because they don t have the necessary people. for care home residents, whilst the new care cap will limit what they have to pay to £86,000, only care costs will count towards it, not accommodation costs. the government also says local authorities will be expected to increase their fees and negotiate for self funders so they don t pay more than council residents. there has been a cross subsidisation in the sector
than what we should be. this is a family business with four dementia homes in norfolk. they need 122 permanent staff they have 78. they welcome reform but are sceptical that more money will be shifted from the nhs, as promised, in three years. unfortunately, if a ship is sinking now, you can t wait three years before you provide the plug for the hole. we read reports every day of care homes failing in quality issues. they re not failing intentionally, they re failing because they don t have the necessary people. for care home residents, whilst the new care cap will limit what they have to pay to £86,000, only care costs will count towards it not food and accommodation. the government also says local authorities will be expected to increase their fees and negotiate for self funders, so they don t pay more than council residents. there s been a cross subsidisation