Coalition: Home care costs are shocking

The authors of a new report showing large numbers of vulnerable people are forgoing care services in their homes due to increased costs have dubbed their findings as "shocking".

The Coalition on Charging found four in five elderly and disabled people who had cancelled home care services had done so because they could no longer afford them.

"Restricted access to social services and increased charges for support has had a huge impact on the day to day lives of disabled people, older people and their families," said the organisation's chair Sue Bott.

"The shocking reality is that people needing support are being forced to choose between eating properly and using vital care services."