If we care, it can’t go on like this
Social Care is on its knees. Over the next few weeks The QT will tell the story behind the crisis through the eyes of those on the frontline, trying to give or receive the best care, as well as challenging those in power who, if they care, must work urgently cross-party and cross-agency to find a long-term solution to the problem
- Outdated taxes failing to meet the needs of an ageing population
- Local Government Association says on average 61p of every pound councils spend goes on adult and children’s social care
- Both Tories and Labour criticised for failing to make the issue a priority
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