The NHS taking over social care would be a disaster. Make services truly local instead

Covid-19 has exacerbated the social care crisis - but a national service isn’t the answerCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverage It is a deep national shame that despite the dedication of staff, care home deaths account for almost a third of all Covid-19 fatalities in the UK. Politicians have procrastinated over social care for years, but this is unlikely to be feasible for much longer. Continue reading...