Burnham: 'Broken social care will in the end break the NHS'

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: September 27, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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Burnham: 'Broken social care will in the end break the NHS'

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has proposed a free national care service to address England's deteriorating social care services. In an interview with BBC's Laura Kuenssberg, he stated that broken social care will eventually break the NHS and plans to develop a clear proposal for a new national care service to be presented to the public at the next general election. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp warned that increased taxes are likely needed to fund the scheme, which is a red line for the Conservatives.

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