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Successive governments 'asleep at the wheel' over social care, says head of review

Successive governments 'asleep at the wheel' over social care, says head of review
BBC Health Wednesday 11 November 2026, 09:08 UTC 1 min read
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Baroness Casey criticises variability of services and fees charged to self-funders in England.

Baroness Casey criticises variability of services and fees charged to self-funders in England.
Baroness Casey (PERSON) England (LOCATION)
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