• Social care sector faces collapse as NICs and wage rises loom, providers warn

    Social care sector faces collapse as NICs and wage rises loom, providers warn
    Independent care providers say the government’s planned increases will push many to the brinkA day on the frontline of England’s social care crisis – Politics Weekly UKThe adult social care sector could collapse “in a matter of months” when the government’s rise in national insurance contributions (NICs) and the national living wage (NLW) comes in from April, providers have warned.Thousands of elderly and vulnerable adults rely on social care services that are
  • A day on the frontline of England’s social care crisis – Politics Weekly UK

    A day on the frontline of England’s social care crisis – Politics Weekly UK
    An ageing population, a funding squeeze and a recruitment crisis have taken England’s adult social care system to breaking point. This week, John Harris is in Greater Manchester to find out what a day in the life of a care worker looks like, and whether it is too late to save this vital serviceWe know that not everyone can afford to pay for the news right now, but if you can, please choose to support the Guardian at http://theguardian.com/politicspod Continue reading...

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