British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has unveiled a plan to create universal social care in England that would operate similarly to the NHS health service. The services would be free at the point of use and funded by all residents. The Guardian ↗
Burnham said he wants to include the proposal in the Labour Party's manifesto for the next parliamentary election. At the same time, he admitted that pushing it through would require significant political effort and a willingness by the government to invest political capital in a far-reaching reform. The Guardian ↗
According to the Prime Minister, the current social care system in England is inadequate. He warned that if it remains in a poor state, it could gradually threaten the functioning of the NHS as well. The reform should primarily address the availability of care for people who need it and eliminate the disparities caused by the current funding system. BBC News ↗
Burnham described his intention as a fundamental change that will require an open debate about funding and the scope of services. The proposal currently represents a political vision, while specific details about its costs, organization and timeline have not yet been made public.
Social care is expected to become one of the themes of the Labour Party's election campaign. Burnham will have to convince both the public and party officials that a universal model is financially sustainable and can reduce pressure on the healthcare system.
Burnham wants to push through free social care before the election
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Andy Burnham to fight next election with plan for NHS-style care service
The Guardian
| 20:56 27.09.
‘Rip the plaster off’: Andy Burnham sets out vision for universal free social care
The Guardian
| 12:00 27.09.
'Broken social care will in the end break the NHS,' says Burnham
BBC News
| 11:52 27.09.
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