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‘Private care has saved me money’
Mr Greenfield switched to private care after discovering it costs less than if he stayed with the authority.
THIS disabled pensioner is one of 1,600 adults living in North East Lincolnshire who are dependent on regular home support from carers.
When North East Lincolnshire Council stopped subsidising the cost of adult social care and introduced means testing in April this year, the hourly rate of 70-year-old Peter Greenfield’s care went up from £6.75 to £11.24.
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Switched provider: Peter Greenfield has changed to private care.
