North-South divide in adult social care

A recent BBC survey shows less money will be spent in the year ahead on adult social care services in the North of England, than in the South.

The survey looked at spending plans for the new financial year. Findings reveal an estimated fall of 4.7% in expenditure in the North, amounting to £3.4bn; and a rise of 2.7% in the South, equivalent to £3.33bn.

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