Elderly people who live in Devon's rural areas are apparently suffering because of a lack of carers.
A report from Rural England CIC highlights the challenges affecting residents in terms of home-based social care.
Older people make up a significantly higher percentage of the total population in the countryside.
Rural England is calling on the Government and councils to employ more carers.
Cornwall ‘shafted’ by D&C Police, says leading councillor
Torbay's bigger buses outgrow streets
Anger at plans for 700 homes in Exmouth
Totnes snubbed as banking hub
Attempted murder charge after Plymouth assault
Push for fair education funding heads to Westminster
