Tool used to determine level of home support funding has frequently under-assessed people and left them without adequate care

Critics say a tool designed to streamline aged care assessments is leaving some people waiting too long.

Tool used to determine level of home support funding has frequently under-assessed people and left them without adequate care

The Senate passes a bill to reinstate human override in all aged care assessments, due to concerns it was consistently under-assessing need and priority

The change will guarantee an extra layer of human oversight when determining the appropriate level of care for older Australians.