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First step towards National Care Service - but not until 2028

Sky News Thursday, 2 January 2025
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has denied the government is putting off social care reforms following criticism that a planned overhaul of the sector may not happen for years.
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Plans for long-term funding and major reform of social care in England may not be delivered until 2028, the government has said. It comes as ministers announced the first steps to creating a National Care Service, with an independent commission expected to begin in spring. Report by Kennedyl. Like us...

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