Burnham proposes NHS-style social care system for England
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has proposed an NHS-style social care system for England that would provide free services to all residents. He stated that the plan will be presented to voters at the next general election, with Baroness Casey advising on the implementation details. While acknowledging the potential need for tax increases, Burnham emphasized that the current system is unfair and that the new model must be funded carefully to avoid straining the public purse.
- ▪Prime Minister Andy Burnham intends to propose a social care system in England where everyone contributes and is covered, similar to NHS principles.
- ▪Baroness Casey is conducting a review to advise on the best way to implement the reforms, with her findings due by next summer.
- ▪Estimates suggest that a free-at-point-of-use social care system could cost taxpayers £18 billion per year, a figure Burnham described as not being that high.
- ▪The Conservative Party has criticized the proposal, with Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp arguing it implies further tax rises that they do not support.
- ▪Burnham stated that the specific funding mechanisms are not yet finalized and that the plan will be subject to cross-party talks to build consensus.
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- ▪ 'Broken social care will in the end break the NHS,' says Burnham — BBC News — UK
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Burnham proposes NHS-style social care system for EnglandImage source, PA MediaByRichard WheelerPolitical reporterPublished14 minutes agoAndy Burnham wants to offer access to free social care services to everyone in England, and will put his plans before voters at the next general election.The prime minister told the BBC that it would be a system in which "everyone contributes, everyone is covered". He did not rule out tax rises, acknowledging it may be "difficult or unpopular" with some.Burnham said he wants to set out his "vision" on Tuesday and Whitehall troubleshooter Baroness Casey, who is conducting a review, will advise on the "best way of doing it".Shadow home secretary Chris Philp said the PM was suggesting Labour wanted "more tax rises" to pay for the reforms, adding the…
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