Demand for care homes has dropped – and it could save the council millions

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Demand for care homes in Manchester has dropped during the pandemic – and if the trend continues, it could save the council millions of pounds.

The number of people aged 65 and above who are in residential or nursing homes in the city fell by more than 20 pc in the 12 months after March 2020.

There were nearly 900 people in care homes when the Covid crisis started – but there are now around 700 over-65s receiving residential or nursing care. READ MORE: 'Serious concerns’ over NHS winter crisis – but calling in the army WON’T help, warns council chief This is 'significantly below' estimated levels, according to Manchester council, and could result in savings of a further £2m for the local authority next year.