A report commissioned by Cambridgeshire Council has highlighted a significant gap between the costs of providing residential and nursing care and the amount that social services can pay.
The survey, carried out by Laing and Buisson in Cambridgeshire during the past six weeks, reveals that there is a significant shortfall, particularly in nursing care.
Cambridgeshire Council social services director Liz Railton said that discussions have taken place locally with providers about how the gap can be reduced over time. While social services have increased the fee rates, it cannot afford to close the total gap in one go, she said.
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