Andy Burnham seeks cross-party agreement on future of social care
Summary
Andy Burnham, the prime minister, plans to work with different political parties to find a long-term solution to England's social care system. The Conservative Party has refused to support changes that would be paid for by tax increases or borrowing. Burnham wants quick progress and hopes for talks that lead to lasting agreements accepted by all parties.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham aims to lead talks with multiple parties about fixing social care.
- The Conservative Party opposes funding reforms through tax rises or borrowing.
- Labour and Liberal Democrats have doubts about finding agreement under current conditions.
- Burnham supports a care system free at the point of use, similar to the NHS model.
- Possible care models include one like Scotland’s, where the state pays for personal care but people pay for accommodation and food.
- Talks may start with short-term agreements and build toward a long-term solution.
- Liberal Democrats want to include family carers in reforms in exchange for tax changes.
- A review of social care is expected to finish by the end of the year, earlier than planned.
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