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Kent's Social Care Cuts Spark Outrage Amid Funding Crisis

12/20/2025

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Reform UK plans significant cuts to adult social care in Kent, affecting 18,804 people.
The new Kent County Council administration took control in May and aims to save costs by reducing funding for services that support vulnerable adults.
Labour MP Jim Dickson criticized the cuts as short-sighted.
A resident consultation found 80% opposition to the cuts.
The council projects a funding gap up to £100 million by the new year.

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Reform UK plans significant cuts to adult social care in Kent, affecting 18,804 people.
The new Kent County Council administration took control in May and aims to save costs by reducing funding for services that support vulnerable adults.
Labour MP Jim Dickson criticized the cuts as short-sighted.
A resident consultation found 80% opposition to the cuts.
The council projects a funding gap up to £100 million by the new year.