View From The Street: "Selling the House to Survive: Altrincham on the Cost of Elder Care"

Rod Maxwell and James present View from the Street, a discussion on care home provision and social care for the elderly, prompted by Andy Burnham’s pledge for a national care service. The episode focuses on the moment when independent living becomes difficult and families face costly choices.Listeners and street interviews highlight key concerns: affordability, people selling homes to pay for care, unclear pathways and standards of provision, the role of government, and the social benefits of residential communities versus isolation at home.The vox pops reveal mixed feelings—appreciation for the social support care can bring, but frustration over costs and lack of clarity—setting up a promised follow-up to include younger perspectives on who will bear the burden in future.

The Discussion Podcast - interviews from the radio show #theLateLateLunchshow on RadioAlty.co.uk - kindly supported by Back To The Garden Childcare - https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/