Families abandon older relatives
The move away from the extended family leads to increasing numbers of older people to be cared for, increasing the emphasis on social model of health.
Related Sectors Related Specialities
- Healthcare
- Social care
- General practitioners
- Midwives
- Nurses
- Paid social carers (qualified)
- Unpaid care & support workforce
Related Themes Related Projects
Proposed workforce impact
- Increased demand for social care
- Shortage around band 1-4, as demand increases for care in nursing homes, health care practitioners, social workers
Additional research questions
- How likely is this issue?
- What percentage of the population is this applicable to?
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