Burnham Proposes Universal Free Social Care System for England

UK PM Andy Burnham to take social care reform plan to next general election

Andy Burnham said he will put a plan for free social care to voters at the next general election. The pledge opens a fresh fight over how Britain funds care amid wider pressure on public spending.

Funding questions over Andy Burnham’s social care reform plans

This time last year Keir Starmer was on the stage here in Liverpool, and Andy Burnham had been written off by some critics as having been too bold and too explicit about his ambitions.

Burnham proposes universal free social care system for England

LONDON — British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Sunday he wants to introduce a universal social care system in England based on NHS principles, with the proposal to be put before voters at the next general election.In an interview with the BBC, Burnham said he envisaged a system in which “everyone contributes, everyone is covered,” and indicated that tax increases could be considered to fund the reforms.Burnham acknowledged that funding the pl…

Andy Burnham Pledges Universal National Care Service At Labour Conference - The Pavlovic Today

Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged Sunday to create a universal national care service free at the point of use, putting an overhaul of Britain’s social care system at the center of his first Labour Party conference as party leader and prime minister. Burnham said the social care system must be addressed to prevent it from […]