The Observer view on social care

The state system to care for older and disabled people is under acute pressure, and must be reformedThere is now an unprecedented consensus that the care system for older people and disabled adults in England is on the brink. It has gone far beyond the party political. Those who have spoken out include the health select committee, NHS leaders, local government leaders from all parties, independent health thinktanks and the regulator. Related: Shock figures show Tory plans are ‘making socia