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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam Forrest

Tory ministers accused of ‘insult’ to social care as workforce reform funding halved

PA

Rishi Sunak’s government has been condemned for halving promised funding for reform of the social care workforce, with one charity saying it is an “insult” to the sector.

Millions of pounds have been removed from previously announced money for the struggling sector which a recent report warned is “on the precipice” amid rising costs and difficulty recruiting staff.

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