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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Charlene Rodrigues

‘Devastating’ social care shortages leave more than 500,000 adults waiting for help

PA Wire

New research estimates more than 500,000 adults are waiting for social care in England.

The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (Adass) said the new figures are a major increase from last year’s estimate of 294,000.

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