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Widespread failure risk in adult social care without action, Government told

The article from MSN discusses a report by the National Audit Office (NAO) which warns that England's adult social care system is at risk of "widespread failure" due to insufficient government action. The report highlights that despite some progress, the sector faces significant challenges including workforce shortages, with around 152,000 vacancies, and financial instability, with many providers operating at a loss. The NAO criticizes the government's lack of a comprehensive long-term plan to address these issues, noting that while there have been funding increases and policy changes like the cap on care costs, these measures are not sufficient to stabilize the sector. The report also points out the need for better data to understand the sector's needs and the impact of reforms, and calls for more decisive action to prevent further deterioration of care services.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-gb/politics/government/widespread-failure-risk-in-adult-social-care-without-action-government-told/ar-AA1vD0eM ]