29 min
Ageing Population's Impact on Health and Social Care with George Appleton Candour Conversations
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The population of England and Wales has continued to age, with Census 2021 results confirming there are more people than ever before in older age groups. Over 11 million people – 18.6% of the total population – were aged 65 years or older, compared with 16.4% at the time of the previous census in 2011.
There are many challenges that come with an ageing population. One of the most significant is the strain that it places on healthcare and social care services.
How is this currently affecting the healthcare sector?
What actions can the healthcare sector take now to address this?
Today I am joined by George Appleton, from Care England. George has had an incredible career at Care England, starting out as an Intern Assistant Policy Officer and working his way up to Head of Policy. George has particular experience in demographic and epidemiological changes which have informed the policy landscape today.
The population of England and Wales has continued to age, with Census 2021 results confirming there are more people than ever before in older age groups. Over 11 million people – 18.6% of the total population – were aged 65 years or older, compared with 16.4% at the time of the previous census in 2011.
There are many challenges that come with an ageing population. One of the most significant is the strain that it places on healthcare and social care services.
How is this currently affecting the healthcare sector?
What actions can the healthcare sector take now to address this?
Today I am joined by George Appleton, from Care England. George has had an incredible career at Care England, starting out as an Intern Assistant Policy Officer and working his way up to Head of Policy. George has particular experience in demographic and epidemiological changes which have informed the policy landscape today.
29 min