Tories ´not attending´ talks on future of elderly care
Posted: Fri 19th February, 2010 at 10:52
The Conservatives are refusing to take part in a conference about the future of social care in England, as they say the summit is a "political ploy".
Labour and the Lib Dems will join care providers and charities in talks over options for a national care service.
Many are likely to tell ministers a compulsory fee would be the best funding option, the BBC understands.
Government "age champion" Dame Joan Bakewell attacked politicians for "political point scoring" on the issue.
The Tories have dubbed the idea a "death tax".
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