Let’s focus on inadequate provision, not saving money for the wealthy
A very helpful article explaining the misdirection of Tory policy
Smoke and mirrors Autumn Statement
Increasing Council Tax won’t get any near solving the problem. Nor will the small amount promised by the government. We wait
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/nov/18/bigger-council-tax-rises-will-not-prevent-more-cuts-to-services-councils-say?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Otherto see that materialise.
Care staff paid even more of a pittance
Care providers are offering worse deals than before to care staff https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/nov/17/campaigners-demand-action-as-london-workers-struggle-for-real-living-wage?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
The collapse of social care breaks the NHS
We know that the main issue is how poor social care and support affects the lives of millions directly. The impact on the NHS is also severe.
The state of Social Care has never been so bad
A senior figure in the field offers a gloomy overview
How the maltreatment of older people fits into the broken care system
The recent maltreatment of Ann King needs to be seen in the context of a system that puts impossible strain on workers and users. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/oct/14/britains-care-system-broken-ann-king-social-care-workers?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
Why big money is pouring into the care home sector
A helpful analysis of the market forces that create the chaos of poor care in social care. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/oct/13/why-global-investors-are-piling-into-the-uks-luxury-care-home-sector?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
An example of a private care corporation avoiding UK taxes
This is becoming a national scandal. It needs tackling – and Labour could do this. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/oct/13/canadian-owners-of-signature-care-homes-avoid-uk-taxes-researchers-claim?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
Shortage of personal assistants and loss of independence
Another example of how the social care disgrace is affecting the daily life of disabled people. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/disability-62764550
Social care crisis is ‘crippling patient flow’ in hospitals and has created a ‘miserable situation’
Apart from the impact of the Social Care Disgrace on users and staff, the NHS is under huge strain because of the inability to easily discharge fit patients back into the community.
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