Care England Daily Press Round-Up
National News - 27th July
Opinon: The Guardian view on social care reform: Andy Burnham is right – this issue must be gripped
Ending the pattern of broken pledges and ditched proposals could help to rebuild trust in politics.
Every government promises to fix social care, Andy… do you realise what a burden your plans could be?
A new National Care Service costing a cool £18bn just to set up would be the PM’s most expensive policy commitment so far. It would also risk reducing the role that families can play in supporting their loved ones, says former deputy prime minister Damian Green.
The Independent
NHS 'will collapse' without social care reform, PM tells BBC
Andy Burnham has told the BBC "the NHS will collapse" if social care is not reformed but said he could not put a timeline on changes.
Andy Burnham vows to use his ‘political capital’ to fix social care system
Andy Burnham has promised to use “whatever political capital I have” to finally fix the crumbling social care system in England, saying that without rapid action the NHS could effectively collapse.
Existing care workers could be exempt from UK’s tough new immigration rules
Hundreds of thousands of care workers could be exempted from the home secretary’s plans to toughen up the immigration system under proposals being considered by Andy Burnham as he looks for ways to relieve pressure on the social care sector.
‘Free’ social care offer won’t cover food, housing or energy costs
Andy Burnham’s plan for NHS-style cover, costing £18.5 billion a year, is unlikely to include ‘daily living costs’
The social care crisis can be fixed by the market
An insurance-based system would be preferable to Andy Burnham’s proposed NHS-style model
Three things to know as Burnham to unveil adult social care plan
Andy Burnham is due to unveil his plans for adult social care next week, having pledged to overhaul the system so that it “operates on the NHS principle” and is free at the point of need.
National News - 28 July
Four options for tackling social care
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he would not want to leave office without bringing in "substantial change" to the social care system in England which provides support for older people and working-age adults with disabilities.
Andy Burnham seeks cross-party agreement on future of social care
Andy Burnham has pledged to work collaboratively with other parties to find a lasting solution on social care, though the Conservatives have ruled out backing changes funded by tax rises or borrowing.
Social care in England: how could we pay to fix a ‘broken system’?
The prime minister, Andy Burnham, has said the adult social care system in England is broken and needs fixing. This is a view commonly shared by policymakers across the political spectrum, though there are sharper differences on how to pay for reform to what is widely seen as an outdated, fragile system held together by “sticking plasters and glue” and propped up by an army of unpaid carers.
Tuesday briefing: Can Andy Burnham solve the social care crisis after three decades of failure?
In today’s newsletter: The new prime minister has said he will change the system to stave off NHS ‘collapse’ – quite how he does it is another matter
The state should not fully subsidise social care for all
A cap on individual costs and means-testing offers a fairer solution
‘PM must legislate for national care service if he’s serious about social care’
Andy Burnham has said he cannot put a timeline on reform but has committed to expending political capital on the issue.
Andy Burnham: What can care home leaders expect from the new prime minister?
The care home sector is awaiting further detail on adult social care policy after Andy Burnham entered Downing Street this week, but his first 48 hours in office have already brought significant ministerial changes, signals on public service reform and a renewed focus on devolution, prevention and local government.
Burnham urged to fix dementia care system after he reveals his father doesn’t know that he is PM
Mr Burnham said that his father is unaware that he has become PM. Dementia campaigners have urged him to press on with reform.
Adult social care ‘must be a priority’ for new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
The Health and Social Care Committee says that the government has “no excuse” not to press on with reforming social care.