A(nother) Government Plan for Social Care
Health and Social Care Secretary promises to "grasp the nettle on social care reform”
January 3, 2025
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January 3, 2025
A(nother) Government Plan for Social Care
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<p>Today, we look at the government’s plans for a new independent commission on the future of adult social care in England. </p><p>It's due to start this April, but the final proposals are unlikely to be delivered before 2028. </p><p>Adam is joined by Vicki Young, BBC’s deputy political editor, and Mike Padgham, chair of the Independent Care Group, the association for all care providers in York and North Yorkshire.</p><p>You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.
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