Reposted by Kev Woods
Free social care is coming… but only if you’re over 65, says UK govt.
Govts awaits the Casey Review for further decisions.
12% of children, 24% of working-age adults, 45% of adults over State Pension age have a disability
Low incomes; poor food, housing, healthcare; NHS queues adds to problems
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