UK's Burnham pledges to offer social care reform at next election
He said the plan would be free at the point of use and funded across the population, with details to go before voters at the next election.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced plans for an NHS-style social care system in England, promising to present reforms to the public at the next general election. He indicated tax rises are necessary to fund the overhaul.
- Burnham denounced the current system as 'unfair as American healthcare, where the most vulnerable in society can lose everything,' warning it will 'in the end, break the National Health Service.' He blamed the 'cowardice' of past politicians for failing to reform.
- 'We have dementia taxes right now and people can lose everything they've worked for paying those taxes,' Burnham said. He noted people spend tens of thousands from savings, determined to 'grasp the nettle' of reform.
- Burnham will set out the 'broad direction' of his plans at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool on Tuesday. While the Health Foundation estimates costs up to £18.5 billion, Burnham argues the system would generate NHS savings.
- Constrained by Labour Party manifesto promises, Burnham said 'nothing is off the table' for funding, including potential estate levies. He is committed to cross-party talks with Baroness Louise Casey before the next election, expected in 2029.
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AlKhaleej TodayBurnham 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…
Proposed overhaul would replace England's means-tested system with a model based on NHS principles
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