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Councils confused on elderly care cost

Council chiefs yesterday admitted there was no end in sight to the confusion over charges for free personal care.

Council chiefs yesterday admitted there was no end in sight to the confusion over charges for free personal care.

It emerged on Thursday that local authorities may need to refund around £20m after overcharging the elderly for the cost of preparing food in their homes.