It’s estimated that by 2081, people over 85 will make up 7.1% of the UK population (LaingBuisson). Yet, despite this, the UK is struggling to meet the growing demand for quality care beds.
Many existing care homes are either shutting down or are more than 30 years old, meaning the deficit for quality care beds is only being exacerbated.
In the video below, Michael Toft, Head of Care Homes, sheds some light on what Octopus is doing to address this growing issue and create more care homes that are fit for the future.
