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The Independent UK
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Britain’s care system is collapsing – immigration rules are making it worse

Britain’s care crisis, so often debated, yet so little acted upon, is driven by demographics.

An ageing population that lives longer, but often in poorer health, will place ever-greater demands on the care system, and thus social care providers, usually funded by local authorities.

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