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.