NHS faces collapse without social care reform, says Burnham

NHS faces collapse without social care reform, says Burnham

By Lee Peart 27 July 2026

The NHS will collapse without social care system reform, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said.

Care workers negotiating body to launch by end of the year

By Lee Peart 16 July 2026

A new negotiating body will set up by the end of the year as part of the social care Fair Pay Agreement.

Leaders react to Casey's call for national health and social care service

By Lee Peart 08 July 2026

Local government leaders have reacted to a call from Baroness Casey for a national health and social care service.

Next PM must fast-track social care reform, MPs say

By Lee Peart 03 July 2026

The Health and Social Care Committee has urged the next Prime Minister to ensure findings from the Casey Commission are published before its current 2028 deadline.

Casey Commission and MSF must address 'dementia data gaps,' says King's Fund

By Lee Peart 24 June 2026

A ‘dementia data gap’ must be addressed by the Casey Commission and Modern Service Framework for Frailty and Dementia (MSF), according to The Kings Fund.

Baroness Casey open to a faster social care reform timetable

By Lee Peart 24 June 2026

Baroness Casey has said she is open to the potential for a faster implementation of social care reforms if required by the next prime minister.

Government responds to Casey's 'five simple asks'

By Lee Peart 23 June 2026

An update on progress against ‘five simple asks’ from Baroness Casey has been provided by the Government.

THE BIG INTERVIEW: Full in-tray

By Lee Peart 12 May 2026

Newly elected ADASS president Phil Holmes shares his views on neighbourhood health, ICB restructuring, joined up commissioning, the Casey Commission and the National Care Service.

Warning over financial risks faced by children's care providers

By Martin Ford 06 May 2026

Some of the largest children’s social care providers could be vulnerable to financial shocks, according to analysis published today.

Solace urges Better Care Fund rethink

By Dan Peters 23 April 2026

Council chief executives have called for an urgent rethink of how funds like the Better Care Fund are structured, governed and deployed.

Councils increase debt to fund higher social care costs

By Lee Peart 08 April 2026

Councils are falling further into debt to fund rising social care costs, analysis has found.

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