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.
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