Councils turn backs on care for older people - The Guardian 22nd November 2007

Nearly three-quarters of local authorities in England are rationing social services to exclude tens of thousands of vulnerable people from help with the basic tasks of daily living, official figures revealed last night. The charity Mencap obtained information showing the worsening plight of people who cannot wash, dress, prepare a meal or go to the shops unaided. It said the problem affected older people and adults with learning disabilities in areas where cash-strapped councils have decided they can no longer afford to provide services to everyone in need.

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