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England's dire north-south health gap is a scandal that must end

9 August 2017

The north-south divide in England needs fixing or the country risks more despair, premature death and political earthquakes, says James Bloodworth
Care for people over the age of 65 is direly underfunded

Think the UK has a social care crisis now? Just wait until 2025

24 May 2017

The demographic crystal ball shows elderly care is a crisis set to deepen, fast. No wonder UK politicians are grasping for solutions, says James Bloodworth

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