Commenting on the BBC’s reports about the state of the care sector, Barbara Keeley, Labour’s Shadow Minister for Social Care said:

“These figures are an alarming reminder of the desperate state of care services in this country.

"Despite all the spin from ministers, the Tories have left social care on the brink of collapse, with thousands of people’s care at risk as a result.

"It’s not enough to turn a blind eye to this crisis. We need ministers to step up and guarantee that they will properly fund care services. Anything less will be a betrayal to the most vulnerable in our society.”