Just 14% of over-55s thought care has improved since March, compared to 29% of adults younger than 55
Surveys
One respondent to the Scottish Parliament's survey reportedly said that their service stopped for a period of more than six months
Research by Engage Britain found that 60% haven’t thought about how they would pay for their care, including 47% of those aged 55 and over.
Excessive pressure from staff vacancies becoming a major cause of turnover among the home care workforce, but there are ways to improve retention, the report said.
Informal carers have been left exhausted, with many unable to take a break, due to a reduction and closure of local services, the Carers UK survey found.
A poll by Independent Age has found a rise in over 65s facing bereavement, depression and anxiety amid the pandemic.
A cap on care costs is the favoured option among Brits for funding long-term care, according to research by Just Group.
Statutory Sick Pay currently offers care workers just £95.85 a week, meaning losses of up to £250 which many cannot afford
The online poll carried out by the National Care Forum also finds that three quarters (74%) believe care staff do a ‘brilliant job’.
An anonymous survey revealed that 91% of employees trust the home care provider to take the right steps to see them through the crisis.