Thank you for contacting me about health and care for older people.
My ministerial colleagues and I are aware that many people spend their later years with multiple health conditions. The percentage of people aged over 65 years old with two or more health conditions is projected to increase from 54% in 2015 to 68% in 2035. In light of this, the Government supports the health needs of, and prevents ill health in, older people through a variety of actions.
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