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A vulnerable woman in Somerset was made to wait nearly two years to be assessed for the care she needed.
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has criticised Somerset County Council for taking too long to properly reassess her care needs, as well as failing to provide answers about respite care and short breaks.