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Cordon backs Kennedy's call for Free Long-Term Care for the Elderly

March 1, 2001 12:00 AM
Simon Cordon and Charles Kennedy at Milford Day Centre

Simon Cordon and Charles Kennedy at Milford Day Centre. They both are calling for long-term care for the elderly to be free on the NHS.

The Liberal Democrats have launched a campaign to secure free personal care, as well as nursing care, for the elderly. The pledge will be a central part of the LibDems' health policy in the manifesto for the General Election.

Commenting, Charles Kennedy MP, Leader of the Liberal Democrats said: "Before the last election, Tony Blair said he did not want to live in a Country where the elderly have to sell their homes to pay for their care. Now the Prime Minister is ignoring the recommendations of its own UK-wide Royal Commission. Labour is selling out and forcing the elderly and frail to sell up".

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