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Social care, Spanish properties and age-friendly cities

A possible landmark judgement for people who have lost money in off-plan properties in Spain and the future of social care in England. Presented by Shari Vahl.

As the long-awaited Social Care White Paper is published by the Government we look ahead at what it means for those who are receiving care and the carers themselves.

A possible landmark court judgement in Spain for the thousands of British people who are thought to have lost their deposits buying apartments that were never built.

Plus, Royal Mail have completed a trial of leaving parcels with your neighbours.

Presented by Shari Vahl.
Produced by John Neal.

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26 minutes

Chapters

  • Social Care White Paper

    Ahead of the publication of the much awaited Social Care White Paper we look at the implications of what it could mean for carers and service users

    Duration: 12:32

  • Spanish Property

    A judgement in Spain that could have huge ramifications for British people who lost their deposits on spanish flats that were never built.

    Duration: 07:34

  • Leaving parcels with your neighbour

    At the moment Royal Mail is the only UK postal company not allowed to leave a parcel for you, with your next door neighbour, but that could all be about to change.

    Duration: 04:47

Broadcasts

  • Wed 11 Jul 2012 12:00
  • Wed 11 Jul 2012 12:04

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