5 Live Investigates - Care assessment delays

Delays in social care assessments are contributing to a bed blocking crisis in our hospitals. The delays are also contributing to a crisis in the community where people with urgent social care needs aren't being seen according to the watchdog Healthwatch.

Published on Sunday, 22nd January 2017.

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