Age UK: The state of health and care of older people in England 2024 (September 2024)

Summary

This analysis from Age UK finds that 2 million older people in England are now living with some unmet need for social care. Drawing on the latest available data, the report concludes that England’s health and care services continue to be under enormous pressure so that, despite the best efforts of many dedicated staff, they are currently unable to meet the needs of all the older people presenting who require treatment, care and support.