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The care system fails millions of disabled people – we can't wait till 2028 for the government to act

The care system fails millions of disabled people – we can't wait till 2028 for the government to act
Imagine going into debt just because you need some form of support. That's the reality for too many disabled people thanks to the social care system
I was put into care after coming out as trans. But my loving foster family saw me for who I really was

I was put into care after coming out as trans. But my loving foster family saw me for who I really was
I've been a carer for my mum since I was eight. This is what I wish people knew about kids like me

I've been a carer for my mum since I was eight. This is what I wish people knew about kids like me
All we want for Christmas is for unpaid carers to be properly supported by the DWP and councils
All we want for Christmas is for unpaid carers to be properly supported by the DWP and councils
Poet Lemn Sissay: 'I am my biggest failure and I am my biggest success'
Poet Lemn Sissay: 'I am my biggest failure and I am my biggest success'
'We can't keep up': Councils cutting services and facing bankruptcy over rising cost of social care

'We can't keep up': Councils cutting services and facing bankruptcy over rising cost of social care
Help stop care leavers from falling into homelessness, Labour told: 'People are suffering'

Help stop care leavers from falling into homelessness, Labour told: 'People are suffering'
'This is a very difficult decision': MPs vote to take forward assisted dying bill after emotional debate

'This is a very difficult decision': MPs vote to take forward assisted dying bill after emotional debate
We have to find a better way to care for our young people. I hope my play helps start that

We have to find a better way to care for our young people. I hope my play helps start that
'Infuriating and disgraceful': Labour MP Jas Athwal faces fresh calls to resign amid care home row

'Infuriating and disgraceful': Labour MP Jas Athwal faces fresh calls to resign amid care home row
'We're the forgotten ones': Labour budget must not ignore 'broken' social care system, families say

'We're the forgotten ones': Labour budget must not ignore 'broken' social care system, families say
My brother died because drug dealers took advantage of his autism. He was told he wasn't disabled enough

My brother died because drug dealers took advantage of his autism. He was told he wasn't disabled enough
Care homes at risk of closure as new visa rules drive staffing crisis: 'The sector can't function'

Care homes at risk of closure as new visa rules drive staffing crisis: 'The sector can't function'
Nearly one million more people will be unpaid carers by 2035, report finds

Nearly one million more people will be unpaid carers by 2035, report finds
Children in kinship care are being pushed to breaking point. Change can't come soon enough

Children in kinship care are being pushed to breaking point. Change can't come soon enough
This pioneering and 'beautiful' idea can help keep young care leavers from falling into homelessness

This pioneering and 'beautiful' idea can help keep young care leavers from falling into homelessness
Should care experience be a protected characteristic? Care leavers speak out on status debate

Should care experience be a protected characteristic? Care leavers speak out on status debate
I have terminal cancer and a learning disability. Life would be miserable without my social care worker

I have terminal cancer and a learning disability. Life would be miserable without my social care worker
Neither Labour nor Tories are going far enough for disabled people – we deserve better

Neither Labour nor Tories are going far enough for disabled people – we deserve better
Poor pay makes care workers feel like second class citizens – the next government must fix this

Poor pay makes care workers feel like second class citizens – the next government must fix this
Lib Dems hailed for putting NHS and social care at 'heart' of election with 'welcome' manifesto

Lib Dems hailed for putting NHS and social care at 'heart' of election with 'welcome' manifesto
There's no debate – Britain's disabled people are in the grip of a social care emergency

There's no debate – Britain's disabled people are in the grip of a social care emergency
Hate speech, snooping and benefits: How government policy has 'violated disabled people's rights'

Hate speech, snooping and benefits: How government policy has 'violated disabled people's rights'
My daughter has been trapped in hospital for years with a learning disability – and she wants out

My daughter has been trapped in hospital for years with a learning disability – and she wants out
Social care is on its knees. It's no wonder public dissatisfaction is at a record high
