The Guardian view on social care: while politicians dither, those in need suffer | Editorial

With rising threats of eviction from care homes, this underfunded sector is in danger of falling apartThe rising human cost of our shamefully inadequate social care system is illustrated by the shocking case of Hugh Kirsch, as reported by the Guardian. Mr Kirsch, who is 66 and has severe learning difficulties, suffered abuse in a previous placement. That home, Mendip House, was closed down. Now his family fear another disruption is on the way. For nine years he has been looked after by Some