Next stop: Progress

Retirement Planner’s survey into long-term care (May 2011) didn’t present a pretty picture. Almost half of advisers thought current ­products were ‘not fit for purpose’. Other concerns included the maze of rules, too little access to specialist support and a refusal by many clients to face harsh reality. One respondent called it ‘a ­difficult and emotional topic’ for clients but that could equally apply to how many politicians seem to view the issue as well. However, after many years of ­confusion and dissatisfaction, we could now be on the brink of a ­major breakthrough. In July, ...