Interview

July 13, 2020

Fixing an ageing approach to care

Covid-19 has shown us that elderly care needs a rapid rethink, says Cera CEO Ben Maruthappu


The coronavirus pandemic has shed a spotlight on the care sector, and how old and vulnerable people are looked after. The results aren’t good.

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