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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jemma Crew

Parts of economy starting to break down due to social care struggles – Labour

Social care is the “bedrock” of the nation’s prosperity and parts of the economy are starting to break down as the sector struggles, Labour has warned.

Liz Kendall said she fears the Government does not have a serious plan to address the “absolute crisis” in the care workforce, with record vacancies and older and disabled people going without the care they need.

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