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Abstract:
The government policy on the future of long-term care is unclear. The debate has been narrowly focused on home closures and users' interests have been marginalised. The government's U-turn on care standards in July sent out worrying messages about whose interests are being protected. The NHS may have a role in providing capital investment for new developments. Experience in Scandinavia suggests more intense home support could lessen reliance on residential services.