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Under pressure 

Tackling the financial challenge for councils of an ageing population
Released  18 February 2010

Price: £15 | ISBN: 1862405859 | Stock code: LNR3602

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Councils face the challenge of an ageing population as public spending reduces. This report says most councils do not know enough about the costs of their ageing population. They may also miss the savings that could flow from preventive services and better work with other organisations.
 

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