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  • October 31, 2010 at 4:42 pm #73300
    Carers could earn ‘credits’ towards own future care

    Not sure if this is right section of the board but thought members here would possibly have some views on this.

    A scheme allowing people who help the elderly or disabled to earn time credits for their own care later in life is being considered by ministers, it emerged today.

    The Government is examining whether a form of the care credit system, which successfully operates in Japan, could also work in the UK.

    read here – The Independent

    takecare
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    November 1, 2010 at 3:00 pm #77231
    Re: Carers could earn ‘credits’ towards own future care

    Why do I get the feeling the government could use this as a cop out to provide care!! :roll:

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    November 1, 2010 at 8:14 pm #77232
    Re: Carers could earn ‘credits’ towards own future care

    @vicki wrote:

    Why do I get the feeling the government could use this as a cop out to provide care!! :roll:

    Because it won’t cost them anything!

    I saw the BBC report and remained unconvinced. The idea comes from Japan where they have a culture of honouring their ancestors and, by extension, the elderly. Such a thing doesn’t exist here anymore.

    I wonder whoi gets your credits if you die before you get to the age that qualifies for care?

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    November 2, 2010 at 12:03 pm #77233
    Re: Carers could earn ‘credits’ towards own future care

    And what happens to those who don’t want to take part in the scheme?

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