THE Queen’s Speech was notable for what was missing as much as what was in it.

Gone was the promise of urgent action on social care, dashing the hopes of millions of people who want to see the crisis in how we care for our older and vulnerable adults resolved now, not months or years down the road.

Yes, the dementia tax was abolished, but nothing except lengthy consultation was promised instead - the country deserves better.

Mike Padgham, Managing director, St Cecilia’s Care Services, Eastfield, Scarborough