Care cuts inevitable in 'fragile and failing' system
Roger, 74, has had cancer and now struggles with dementia and a severe skin condition.
And its survey of councils suggests over the past six months more than 7,000 people have been affected by the closure of care services run by private agencies working on behalf councils. "We are having to make incredibly difficult decisions based on dwindling resources, which should not be allowed to happen in a modern, compassionate society," she said.
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