Underfunded and overstretched – the crisis in care for the elderly

With life expectancy rising, tighter regulation and staff shortages, the care home model is unsustainable. What must be done?‘It’s like being at home,” was the verdict that one resident at West Hall, a care home in West Byfleet, relayed to inspectors. When you walk through the doors, you can see why. The first thing that strikes a visitor is its immaculate grounds and impressive architecture, which blends a beautifully converted old manor house with three eco-build residential