Local authority survey reveals 11% drop in state-funded care

A survey by the Labour party has revealed that 11% fewer people had their homecare funded by their local authority in 2011/12 compared to 2009/10.Furthermore, charges for homecare have increased per hour by around 10% from £12.29 to £13.61 over the two years. Spokesman for the United Kingdon Homecare Association, Colin Angel, said: ‘The increasing…