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We need a national conversation about how to share the burden of caring for the old and infirm
An increase in national insurance contributions is not the right solution
Government focused on possible rise in national insurance contributions to fund changes
Chancellor insists Boris Johnson’s hoped-for reforms must be fiscally sustainable
UK chancellor and health secretary form powerful alliance to push through publicly funded reforms to creaking system
No 10 insists committed to pledge despite Treasury concerns on potential £4bn cost of uprating retirement payments
Government plans to require workers and volunteers looking after people to be inoculated or risk being sacked
UK health secretary defends his conduct during coronavirus crisis
Scotland’s first minister says reforms will be biggest innovation since NHS was founded
He has Asperger’s syndrome and ADHD and could easily be taken advantage of
Families struggle with bills as charges rise while the government delays reform plans
The pandemic has attracted many new recruits but this vital work must be more valued and better paid to retain staff
Keeping people independent and connected for longer can improve wellbeing and ultimately reduce demand
UK ministers split on whether homes should be included in assessing eligibility for means-tested care
Bill for taxpayers continues long after those in care become adults because of system faults, study shows
Rapid consultation begun by health department after findings that not enough institutions reaching safe jab threshold
Covid has amplified the hidden cost of families looking after relatives
Brexit derailed the debate on care — but politicians need to tackle the issue
After the emergency cash runs out, long-term funding demands a major remedy
Move comes as hundreds of homes struggle with financial burdens of coping with Covid crisis
Understanding the type of cover available can help you manage costs
Ministers stand firm despite pressure from sector and rise in infections among residents
U-turn comes after plan to relieve hospitals fell short as groups struggled to secure policies
Sector is asking for government support as premiums rise and coverage shrinks
Sunak is giving local authorities extra flexibility to fund social care but council tax is struggling to replace central grants
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