The Island's spending watchdog has confirmed that the government's new model for projecting future healthcare costs is "sufficiently robust" and provides a solid foundation for decision-making. The Co...

During the ministerial appointment hearings on 30th June, something really positive happened. Deputy Samantha Gleave asked Senator Elaine Millar about the Long-Term Care Scheme. What followed was an e...

In 2011, Ian Gorst proposed that up to £750,000 of the value of a person's main residence would be disregarded when assessing eligibility for support. He argued that people who had worked hard all their lives should not face the prospect of losing their home because they needed care. For many Islanders, this was one of the most important elements of the proposal. The message was clear. The scheme would help protect ordinary homeowners from the catastrophic financial consequences of long-term care.