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The National Care Service
Millions of people rely on social care every day, but it has long been a service in crisis with soaring demand, workforce shortages and inadequate funding, putting ever greater pressure on council finances. Against this...
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The National Care Service is an episode from The Local Authority Podcast by LGC. Millions of people rely on social care every day, but it has long been a service in crisis with soaring demand, workforce shortages and inadequate funding, put...
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Published Feb 18, 2026, 37:02 long, audio available.
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