AROUND two million older people in England are living without the social care help they need, according to “deeply worrying” estimates from Age UK.

Many are likely to be struggling with things including getting out of bed and washing, the charity said, warning that not getting help with these basic tasks increases the risk of falls and serious injury.

The group’s analysis of data from the latest English Longitudinal Study of Ageing and Office for National Statistics (ONS) population figures led it to estimate that two million people aged 65 and over are living with unmet needs for care and support.