SOCIAL CARE

Care services near 'breaking point'

Councils in Wales have warned soaring demand and staff shortages have begun to impact on care services.

Councils in Wales have warned soaring demand and staff shortages have begun to impact on care services.

The country's move to COVID-19 alert level 0 has resulted in a spike in requests for community care, adding to the pressure of staff taking leave during the summer holidays, long and short-term absences and job vacancies.

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