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A(nother) Government Plan for Social Care
Jan 3, 2025
Vicki Young, BBC’s deputy political editor, brings her keen insights on political developments, while Mike Padgham, Chair of the Independent Care Group, champions care providers in North Yorkshire. They dive into the government's ambitious yet delayed plans for a new independent commission on social care, emphasizing the frustration over timelines and proposed reforms. The conversation touches on the critical need for a unified National Care Service, addressing immediate concerns like staff pay, and the ongoing struggle against unfulfilled promises in care provision.
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- The establishment of an independent commission on adult social care aims to produce actionable reforms by 2028, yet critics highlight the lengthy timeline as a concerning delay.
- Experts advocate for a national care service akin to the NHS to enhance integration between health and social care, addressing systemic inefficiencies.
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Independent Commission on Adult Social Care
Wes Streeting, the Health Secretary, announced the establishment of an independent commission to examine the adult social care system in England, led by Baroness Louise Casey. This commission aims to identify the scale of the ongoing issues and propose actionable reforms, with a preliminary report expected in 2026, while a final report addressing funding and long-term solutions could take until 2028. Critics argue that such a lengthy timeline reflects a pattern of delaying much-needed reforms, exacerbating the existing crisis in the care sector. Streeting emphasizes the need for political consensus across party lines to effectively tackle the challenges, a task complicated by the impending general election in 2029.
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