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<p>High quality care is not just about care home beds. Of those aged 65 and over who
need local authority support, 62% are cared for in their own home. Since 2010 there
has been a growth in home care agencies of more than 3,140.</p><p> </p><p>The total
number of beds in care homes has remained broadly static since 2010.</p><p> </p><p>We
have given local authorities in England an extra £2 billion over the next three years
to maintain access for our growing aging population and allow councils to sustain
a diverse care market including care home places.</p><p> </p><p>In addition the Government
has announced we will consult on plans to improve the social care system and to put
it on a more secure financial footing.</p>
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