HEALTH

Study highlights significant underfunding for disability care

Two in five disabled people do not have basic social care needs met, according to a report.

Two in five disabled people do not have basic social care needs met, according to a report.

The study from disability charities claimed the annual under-spend was £1.2bn – and a third are getting into debt as a result of care costs. It claims NHS money should be spent on preventative care, leading to returns of 30% – or £1.30 for every £1.

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