Nearly 5,000 people waiting for home support care

A further 2,693 already receiving care in their home are waiting for additional hours

Legislation is currently progressing 'which will regulate home support services'.

Nearly 5,000 people are waiting for a home support carer to be assigned to them in order to remain living independently.

The most recent figures show that there are 4,888 people who have been assessed and allocated hours but are waiting on carers to be assigned despite there being no issues with funding.