Successive Governments always bring with them high hopes for some significant changes in provision for UK social care. Unfortunately, Rachel Reeves’ recent Spending Review has only allowed for an extra £4bn to Adult Social Care, widely seen as a drop in the ocean for what’s needed.

According to new research, more disabled people live in local authority or housing association properties than anywhere else and half of these don’t have the adaptations to make their homes suitable.

Regular washing is a vital part of daily life and is something we should value and prioritise.