A DORSET-based care provider has contributed to a national committee advising on the future of social care.

Agincare, a national care service provider, has provided insight to the Health and Social Care Select Committee 'Social care: Funding and Workforce' report, led by former health secretary Jeremy Hunt.

The committee examines the expenditure, administration and policy of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Mel Cairnduff, a Weymouth home care worker, told the committee about her experience of working in home care, particularly during the coronavirus outbreak.

After hearing evidence from a number of witnesses, committee members have called for £7 billion a year of investment in social care by the year 2023/24.

Chief executive officer of Agincare, Raina Summerson, said: "We are passionate about being able to deliver good care and are therefore pleased that the committee members listened to the compelling evidence from the Agincare team and other industry experts."