Social Care Reform Plan England

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1. 27 Sep

   As health secretary in 2009 he proposed a national care service modelled on the NHS, but Conservatives branded it a “death tax” because it proposed a system funded by a new tax on estates after people died.

   3 outlets · The Guardian
2. 28 Sep

   Interviewed on BBC Radio 4's Today programme this morning, Sir Andrew said Mr Burnham's announcement suggested 'if anything change is now further away' than had been implied previously.

   2 outlets · Daily Mail

Coverage 11 articles

• 28 Sep New NHS-style social care system could take decades, Dilnot saysEconomist Sir Andrew Dilnot warns that implementing an NHS-style social care system in England could take decades, stating it is now further away than previously implied by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Dilnot highlights the substantial cost of such a scheme and notes that Burnham’s plans, while promising details at his conference speech, will not be implemented before the next general election due to manifesto…BBC
• 28 Sep Burnham's NHS-style social care vow could cost more than £18bn a year and take 'decades' to deliver, warns Government expertSir Andrew Dilnot, a Government expert on social care, warns that Andy Burnham's proposal for NHS-style social care could cost more than £18 billion annually and take decades to implement. Burnham made the promise during Labour’s annual conference after his father's death from Alzheimer's disease. However, Sir Andrew argues that this initiative delays addressing the crisis until after the next election in 2029…Daily Mail
• 28 Sep The Morning Poll: Should people pay more through inheritance or estate taxes to help fund a National Care Service?Andy Burnham proposes introducing an inheritance or estate tax to fund a new NHS-style social care system, arguing that such services should be free at the point of use. The Prime Minister supports this initiative despite potential unpopularity. Readers are invited to participate in a poll on whether they think higher taxes for funding national care services is a good idea.Daily Mail
• 27 Sep 'Free' social care could cost taxpayer £18BILLION as Labour floats scrapping pensions triple lock and introducing 'death tax' to pay for itAndy Burnham, speaking at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, proposed raising billions more in taxes to fund free social care, similar to the NHS model. Experts estimate this could cost £18 billion annually. Burnham declined to specify a price tag but indicated he is open to tax increases and a 10% inheritance tax on all inheritances to pay for it. Former Labour Cabinet minister Darren Jones suggested…Daily Mail
• 27 Sep Andy Burnham to fight next election with plan for NHS-style care serviceAndy Burnham, Labour’s leader, announced at his party conference in Liverpool that he will propose transforming social care into an NHS-style system free at the point of use for all in England. He acknowledged this would likely require significant taxpayer funding and potentially higher taxes but emphasized that it is necessary to address the broken social care system. Burnham plans to include these proposals in…The Guardian
• 27 Sep Social care reform could mean big risks and big rewards for BurnhamAndy Burnham, as UK Prime Minister, has proposed a free-to-use, universally funded national care system, a move that could cost taxpayers around £18bn annually according to past estimates by the Health Foundation. In an interview with BBC's Laura Kuenssberg, Burnham acknowledged potential political risks but emphasized the current social care system's hidden costs for individuals and the state. He hinted at possible…BBC
• 27 Sep Burnham proposes NHS-style social care system for EnglandAndy Burnham, proposing significant changes to England's social care system ahead of the next general election, wants to introduce a model similar to the National Health Service (NHS), making social care free at the point of use for everyone. He acknowledges that funding such a reform may require tax increases and notes that current estimates suggest it could cost taxpayers £18 billion annually. Burnham emphasizes…BBC
• 27 Sep ‘Rip the plaster off’: Andy Burnham sets out vision for universal free social careAndy Burnham, Labour’s shadow health secretary, announced his vision to reform England's social care system by making it free at the point of use for everyone. During an interview with BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg ahead of the Labour party conference in Liverpool, Burnham stated he would implement this universal service but did not provide specifics on funding or implementation timelines beyond ruling out…The Guardian
• 27 Sep 'Broken social care will in the end break the NHS,' says BurnhamAndy Burnham, UK Prime Minister, has proposed creating a national care service free at the point of use to address England's inadequate social care system. During an interview with BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, Burnham stated that failing social care will ultimately harm the NHS and vowed to develop a clear plan for this new service before putting it to voters in the next general election. Chris Philp, shadow home…BBC
• 27 Sep UK's Burnham pledges to offer social care reform at next electionOn September 27, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced during the Labour Party conference that he will present his social care reform plan at the next general election in mid-2029. He pledged to make social care free for users but did not specify how it would be funded, aiming instead to inspire hope and address economic challenges such as high borrowing costs and rising energy prices.The Straits Times

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