Pensioner with severe learning disabilities could face eviction over care costs dispute

A vulnerable pensioner with severe learning disabilities is facing eviction after a dispute over funding for his state-supported care. Hugh Kirsch, 66, has been warned he must leave his home as Haringey council refuses to increase fees despite rising costs, leaving his not-for-profit provider unable to cover expenses. His sister pleads for the council to fulfill its responsibility, calling eviction "cruel and inhuman" given his history of abuse and current stability. The case highlights a growing crisis in adult social care funding, with cash-strapped councils and providers struggling to meet rising costs, leaving vulnerable residents caught in the crossfire.