Personal stories

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The care and support system exists in principle to help people get on with living full and independent lives. In practice, it is unfit for the future and incapable of delivering the quality of care people deserve.



Chequebook, pen and cash
Chequebook, pen and cash

Some of those in greatest need of support are being let down.

People are forced to fend for themselves and put up with a quality of life which no one would willingly accept.

You can read the real life experiences of people who use the care system below.



Pamela's story

'Being able to assess my own needs and support is so important'

Read Pamela's story



Jennifer
Jennifer

Jennifer's story

'Today was just the same as yesterday'

Read Jennifer's story




Alan's story

'We both wonder if life is worth the effort'

Read Alan's story



Emily's daughter's story

'When I tried to get help, the door was always closed'

Read Emily's daughter's story




Take action

You can help people like Pamela, Alan and Jennifer by joining our campaign. Social care is everybody's business - make it yours.

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