Neoliberal political discourses have normalised the belief in northern
European countries that individuals are responsible for their health and
wellbeing, regardless of social class, gender or ethnic background.
Drawing on examples from Germany, Sweden and the UK, Simmonds critically
examines how the neoliberalisation and marketisation of health and
social care have created an adverse environment for older people, who
lack social and cultural capital to access the care they need. This
crucial analysis scrutinises provision for ageing populations on an
individual, national and global level. Challenging current political and
social policy approaches, this rigorous text discusses innovative
solutions to contemporary challenges in a complex care system.