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A new short film narrated by actor, comedian, broadcaster and international disability rights activist Liz Carr is released today, kicking off a new cam...

From the funding shortfall in adult social care funding to a podcast exploring the impact of the government's strategy for children's social care reform.

Social care cuts and increased charges causing ‘huge distress’ to disabled people Survey of disabled people reveals four in five have faced cuts in packages or increased charges during the pandemic, as providers report council fee rates not keeping pace with costs Photo: ducdao/Fotolia Adults with care and support needs are being caused “huge distress” due to cuts to care packages and increased charges, as local authorities attempt to “claw back” money, social care charities say. Th...