Cranbrook was criticised for having no plans to deal with older people’s housing needs. You can see why:
“Devon is facing an “unprecedented” challenge due to a “disproportionate” increase in the number of over-65s, according to a report.
The numbers are expected to increase by 20% within the next 10 years, a report to Devon County Council said.
The cost to the county’s health and social care system could rise by more than £275m over the next five years. The council said investment in disease prevention was needed “to reduce the financial burden”.
‘Downward spiral’
The number of over-85s is expected to grow by 37% over the next 10 years, according to the report. Andrea Davis, the councillor responsible for improving health and wellbeing, said: “We should celebrate that we are living longer. “But there’s no point in living longer if we are not very well.
“It’s when you are in your 40s, 50s, 60s or 70s that you can make a difference to those very late years of your life.”
Councillors will discuss the report at the corporate services scrutiny meeting on Thursday.”
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-34260197
East Devon Watch 