Converging trends

A willingness to pull out all the stops to provide care and independence at home for the elderly and disabled has been one of the finer achievements of our National Health Service (NHS) and its suppliers. Adaptation of homes and well-designed equipment have all played a part in providing what mobility-impaired people appreciate and need. But the sector may have to become more inventive and receptive to different funding models, very likely involving a partnership role with private health insurance providers, if it is to maintain levels of service. There is growing evidence that two trends...