Stories

Every character is fictional. Every situation is drawn from official statistics.

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Rosanna's Story

Leeds Central and Headingley · Yorkshire and The Humber

Rosanna, 42, from Leeds Central and Headingley wanted to work in social care but found herself trapped by Westminster's funding …

10 May 2026

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Rochelle's Story

Manchester Central · North West

Rochelle, 34, from Manchester Central wanted to work in social care, helping vulnerable people in one of England's most deprived …

10 May 2026

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Delroy's Story

Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley · West Midlands

Delroy, 31, from Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley wanted to work in social care but found himself blocked by a …

10 May 2026

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Shafiq's Story

Manchester Rusholme · North West

Shafiq, 29, from Manchester Rusholme wanted to work in social care but found himself blocked by a system that refuses …

10 May 2026

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Komal's Story

Lewisham West and East Dulwich · London

Komal, 32, from Lewisham West and East Dulwich, trained as a care worker but couldn't find sustainable employment in London's …

10 May 2026

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Colette's Story

Reading West and Mid Berkshire · South East

Colette, 42, from Reading West and Mid Berkshire, wanted to work in social care but found herself caught in a …

10 May 2026

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Siobhan's Story

Isle of Wight East · South East

Siobhan, 34, from Isle of Wight East in the South East, trained as a care worker but found herself blocked …

10 May 2026

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Nkem's Story

Bury South · North West

Nkem, 31, from Bury South in the North West, wanted to work in social care but found herself blocked by …

5 May 2026

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Aminah's Story

Islington South and Finsbury · London

In this episode of Blocked Britain, we meet Aminah, 35, from Islington South and Finsbury in London. Working in social …

5 May 2026

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Chantelle's Story

Lewisham East · London

In Lewisham East, 28-year-old Chantelle wanted to work in social care but found herself blocked by a system that refuses …

5 May 2026

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Naomi's Story

Stalybridge and Hyde · North West

Naomi, 34, from Stalybridge and Hyde in the North West, trained as a care worker but couldn't find sustainable employment …

5 May 2026

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Chloe's Story

Leeds East · Yorkshire and The Humber

Chloe, 34, from Leeds East wanted to work in social care but found herself trapped in a system where willing …

5 May 2026

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Gemma's Story

Hyndburn · North West

Gemma, 38, from Hyndburn in the North West, wanted to work in social care but found herself trapped by a …

5 May 2026

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Saira's Story

Birmingham Yardley · West Midlands

Saira, 35, from Birmingham Yardley in the West Midlands, wanted to work in social care but found herself trapped by …

20 Apr 2026

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Keisha's Story

Blackpool South · North West

Keisha, 34, from Blackpool South wants to build a career in social care but finds herself blocked at every turn. …

5 Apr 2026