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A quarter of home-care services provided to the elderly in England are failing to meet quality and safety standards, inspectors say.
More than 700,000 people above the age of 65 rely on home help for activities such as washing, dressing and eating.
But the Care Quality Commission found evidence of rushed appointments and botched assessments during its review of 250 services.
Campaigners said it was a sign of how much pressure the system was under.
On Monday, ministers announced plans for a ?75,000 cap on the amount the elderly will have to pay for social care in England - only the poorest get it free.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21430956
More than 700,000 people above the age of 65 rely on home help for activities such as washing, dressing and eating.
But the Care Quality Commission found evidence of rushed appointments and botched assessments during its review of 250 services.
Campaigners said it was a sign of how much pressure the system was under.
On Monday, ministers announced plans for a ?75,000 cap on the amount the elderly will have to pay for social care in England - only the poorest get it free.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21430956