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.
Surprise! Social care workers earn less than Aldi workers
The Guardian has caught up. But it’s good to see this in print in a national paper
Fight with disabled people for change
Go beyond outrage – fight for change!
Covid cases rocket in care homes
The hospital admission rate has also risen from 14.59 per 100,000 population, an increase from 11.12 in the previous week, figures show, although the number of people needing intensive care is still very low.
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