ABI against forcing public to fund LTC

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The ABI has revealed it is opposed to a public compulsion to pay for future long-term care (LTC) needs.

Such a move would be expensive to implement and create many other social and practical issues, according to the Association. The Dilnot Commission into funding for long-term care is due to announce its findings in the summer, with a hybrid public-private financed solution expected to be featured. Nick Kirwan, assistant director of health and protection, spoke to COVER at the Partnership Care Solutions conference following a discussion that divided speakers and delegates. Some suggested compulsion was necessary to ensure people faced up to the reality of the situation which they wou...

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