Letters call for greater attention to social care for disabled adults

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  Letters to the Guardian call for more attention to social care for working-age disabled people.

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  Writers say public discussion often focuses on older people, overlooking disabled adults’ varied support needs.

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  One writer describes how 24-hour council-funded care has helped his quadriplegic daughter live an active life.

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  The letters also warn that family involvement and support may not be available to disabled people in the future.

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  Writers argue that reform should recognise choice, independence and different forms of support.

Who

Guardian letter writers, including Chris Ball and Dr Louise Lawson, discuss support for disabled people.

What

They call for greater attention to working-age disabled adults’ social care and a broader approach to reform.

When

The letters were published on 12 October 2026, following an article dated 5 October.

Where

The letters were published in the Guardian; the writers refer to social care in the UK.

Why

They say disabled adults’ needs and support options are often overlooked when social care is discussed mainly as a service for older people.

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