The forgotten story of social care

Figure 17: Distribution of age groups of individuals with a learning disability (April 2024)

Figure 19: Distribution of average package change per year

10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%

No package change over 4 years

Minor package change over 4 years (less than £100/week)

Average increase of +£167/week

Increase in support over 4 years – £100–£400pw

0% 5%

Average increase of £1,202/week

Large increase in support >£400/week

18–25

26–39

40–55

56–65

66–79

80+

LD Support Population

England Population

0%

5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% Percentage of individuals in receipt of support

Figure 18: Distribution of weekly package costs

Figure 20: Distribution frequency and average weekly cost of support types

25%

10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%

£1,000 £1,500 £2,000 £2,500

20%

15%

10%

£- £500

0% 5%

5%

0%

Frequency of support type

Average weekly cost

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