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I tend to agree with @Carpy on this.

They'll want tales of how we're all quaffing champagne, gorging ourselves on quails' eggs, looking forward to our exclusive holidays in the Bahamas/Maldives etc., and really need to replace a lot of our skiing kit in time for this year's Klosters jolly.

On a more serious note, none of us know how we will be affected. We can only consider worst-case scenarios, and by doing so we'd be viewed as deliberately catastrophising etc.

A much more interesting survey would be that which looks at the distress and anguish this proposed change is causing to people, their carers, their families etc.

They could include an addendum outlining the impact on an already overstretched NHS as we all seek additional/new support with the mental health impacts of this debacle.

I imagine carers particularly are now seeking mental health support as they realise, should the worst happen, they will themselves be forced to find employment and leave their loved ones to the tender mercies of Adult Social Care provision. That's if their loved one even qualifies for that provision given the miraculous cures about to be meted out by DWP.

I've said a few times on here, I am fortunate in that I have siblings who are also all single.

I'm preparing for the worst - relocating with elderly siblings in similar circumstances - pensions etc. - into one home, sharing bills, cars etc.

Whilst also hoping for the best - we can all continue to enjoy our supportive, independent lives without having to actually live together/share resources.