Care

Social care is in crisis but rethinking the sector could form the basis of a more inclusive local economy, says David Powell

We face a crisis in social care. People are living longer, there’s less money from central government, and the pressures this is creating is making it harder than ever to recruit or retain skilled carers. The system is splitting at the seams, with experts warning it is on the cusp of – if not already in – full blown crisis.