Andrew Kaye
‘Forward view’ on elderly care
The Government’s new strategy for the care of older people can’t come soon enough, writes Andrew Kaye.
99% confidence rate sounds strangely Soviet
There are reports from the National Audit Office (NAO) that have government ministers quaking in their boots and, perhaps more rarely, there are reports which ministers rather gleefully quote at length, writes Independent Age's Andrew Kaye.
Things are pretty grim for pensioners
Pensioners risk being condemned to the most miserable existence now cuts to crucial care and other local services are starting to bite, writes Independent Age's Andrew Kaye.
Chance to have say in Care Act countdown survey
Head of policy and campaigns for Independent Age, Andrew Kaye, urges adult social services directors to take part in a survey in the run up to implementation of the Care Act.
A cruel summer for social care
It is turning into a cruel summer for social care.
Time to end the secret subsidy
Far too many relatives are paying ‘top-ups’ for their loved ones’ residential care that should be met by councils, writes Andrew Kaye.
Moving towards a 2030 vision
Andrew Kaye sets out a longer-term approach to health and care funding for an ageing population - with 25% aged 65 or older in 15 years time.