Care planning gap exposed as most Surrey residents aged 60 and over have yet to plan ahead

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        September 28, 2026

Care planning gap exposed as most Surrey residents aged 60 and over have yet to plan ahead

Good Morning Surrey — 2026-09-28

Seven in 10 Surrey residents aged 60 and over are concerned about how they would pay for care and support if they needed it, yet only around one in 10
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Care planning gap exposed as most Surrey residents aged 60 and over have yet to plan ahead
• Seven in 10 Surrey residents aged 60 and over are concerned about how they would pay for care and support if they needed it, yet only around one in 10
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