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Andy Burnham revives Britain's long fight over social care funding
He says NHS collapse is possible without reform, after more than 22 failed reviews since 1997.
Andy Burnham has again put social care at the centre of British politics. He says the NHS could collapse unless the system changes, and he wants major reform before he leaves office.
The article says at least 22 reviews, commissions and reports since 1997 have tried and failed to fix how care is paid for.
- at least 22
- Reviews
- 1997
- Year
- £23,250
- Care threshold
- National Care Service
- Paper
Why it mattersCare costs still drain savings and homes, so any reform could change what families pay and inherit.
