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Thinking about taking comfort from the latest adult social care workforce data? You’re not the only one. Vacancy rates have dropped to their lowest level in a decade and the number of filled posts has edged up again, offering a rare moment of optimism for a sector used to bleak headlines. But much of that gain has been underpinned by international recruitment just as that route is closing down, leaving providers facing the harder task of building and keeping a resilient domestic workforce over the long term.
Adult social care is one of the foundations of the UK's health and care system, providing essential support to millions of people every day. From residential care homes and supported living services to home care providers and community-based care, the sector plays a critical role in helping people live safely, independently and with dignity.
Social isolation among older people is a growing concern in the United Kingdom, with serious effects on physical, mental, and emotional health. Social isolation is the absence of meaningful social contact and a lack of belonging within supportive relationships. Loneliness is related yet different.