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The government's budgetary restrictions have left local councils struggling to provide adequate care services. Ben's experience emphasizes the frailty of the system, where even documented vulnerabilities can be overlooked in the rush to provide care, raising further concerns about the quality of services provided. This situation echoes a larger trend within the social care sector, which is grappling with deficits and rising demand.

Experts warn that the current system is at breaking point, with councils projecting overspend on social care budgets, impacting the quality and availability of services. With the government currently facing challenges to reform, many social care advocates argue it is crucial that immediate changes are made to address this pressing issue.