Social services cuts could be 'largest factor' in biggest annual rise in deaths for almost 50 years

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/death-rate-in-england-and-wales-rising-at-fastest-pace-for-50-years-due-to-cuts-to-social-services-a6876486.html

This is in addition to an increase in mental health issues.
Is it not obvious that this will occur when budget cuts happen?
The government now proposes to provide money for mental health; this is a classic case of closing the gate after the horse has bolted.
Will the Conservatives ever learn?