28% of NHS social care users say health has declined during pandemic

New research also finds one in seven people needed hospital treatment due to lack of supportCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageMore than a quarter of people who receive social care from the NHS have seen their health deteriorate during the coronavirus pandemic, according to research.In a survey of more than 4,000 people with social care needs and carers from the Care and Support Alliance (CSA), 28% said their health had declined, and one in seven people required hospital treatment due to a lack of care. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/mar/13/about-25-of-nhs-social-care-users-say-health-has-declined-during-pandemic #social_care #uk_news #health #coronavirus #society #carers