Telegraph features letter from Mel Few about rising adult social care demand

A letter from Cabinet Member Mel Few explaining how rising demand for adult social care services is putting enormous pressure on Surrey County Council’s finances has been published by the Daily Telegraph (sixth in the list).

It comes after analysis of Office for National Statistics data revealed that more than £1 million extra a week could be spent by Surrey County Council within 20 years on care for over-65s.

Last week Chancellor Philip Hammond visited County Hall to discuss issues including growing demand for services and budget pressures.