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flag A 98-year-old dementia patient was evicted from her care home after spending her life savings, sparking outcry over access to affordable elderly care.

flag A 98-year-old woman with dementia, Brenda Miles, was evicted from her care home in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, after spending her £240,000 life savings on care over five years. flag She received two days’ notice when her funds fell below the £23,000 threshold needed for state support. flag Shropshire Council declined to cover her care costs, citing high expenses, and she was moved to a cheaper facility charging £2,400 per month. flag Her niece criticized the decision as inhumane, highlighting concerns about access to affordable long-term care for elderly, vulnerable individuals with limited financial resources.

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