Andy Burnham 'blocking Scotland from talks on new UK-wide tax', SNP say ANDY Burnham has “barred Scotland from talks about a substantial change to the UK tax regime”, the SNP have alleged ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 29
We must fix social care before allowing assisted dying, says Burnham Introducing the legislation would be ‘very challenging’ until care system improved, PM says The Guardian - UK · Jul 29
'Heavy duty' sachets could see cyclists close to maximum recommended intake without having consumed a meal – are electrolyte drinks worth their salt? With heatwaves becoming ever more common, the importance of hydration creeps up the priorities list. But does this mean we need to add electrolytes, asks India Paine Cycling Weekly · Jul 29
Burnham makes emotional pledge to end care crisis that has ‘gone on too long’ The Prime Minister, whose father has Alzheimer’s, said he would end decades of failure to address issues with social care funding. The Independent UK · Jul 29
Adult social care explained – how it works and what would reform cost? IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 29
5 things Andy Burnham said as he calls for urgent overhaul of social care system Andy Burnham has given a speech on the 'urgent' need to fix England's adult social care system – here’s what he said The Independent UK · Jul 29
Burnham promises huge overhaul of social care – but faces major questions over how he’ll pay for it The prime minister – who teared up as he spoke about his father, who is currently receiving care for Alzheimer’s – said it was a ‘major dereliction of public duty’ that politicians had failed for decades to resolve the crisis in social care The Independent UK · Jul 29
Inside the complicated social care system – and how much it could really cost to reform Andy Burnham will host a summit with Tory leader Kemi Badenoch and Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey to discuss social care reforms The Independent UK · Jul 29
Casey says dementia is ‘hidden problem’ as PM to hold talks on adult social care Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to hold a cross-party meeting to discuss tackling the crisis in adult social care. Evening Standard · Jul 29
Burnham to hold cross-party talks on fixing crisis in adult social care Andy Burnham said governments have, for decades, failed to tackle reform of social care in England. Evening Standard · Jul 28
Burnham turns to Tories and Lib Dems for social care solutions: ‘Help me fix this’ The prime minister will call for an end to the ‘political point scoring culture’ as he warns that the NHS could collapse unless there is a solution on social care The Independent UK · Jul 28
Burnham to seek cross-party consensus over urgent reforms to social care Prime minister invites Badenoch and Davey – but not Farage – to discuss how to fix one of most intractable issues he faces The Guardian - UK · Jul 28
Andy Burnham: I will put everything I’ve got into fixing social care The PM will visit a care home alongside Baroness Louise Casey, who is leading a review into the sector. Evening Standard · Jul 28
London MPs furious over new law set to hand over health powers to Sadiq Khan Health Bill currently making its way through Parliament would be detrimental for healthcare planning in the capital, MPs have claimed Evening Standard · Jul 28
The Guardian - UK · Jul 28 Tell us: what has your experience of adult social care in England been like? We would like to hear your experiences of accessing, providing or relying on adult social care in England
Evening Standard · Jul 28 Wildlife centres ‘fit to bursting’ with hedgehogs amid scorching weather Gardeners are being urged to create shaded spaces for wildlife struggling to keep cool during the scorching weather as another heatwave looms.
The Independent UK · Jul 28 Gardners urged to help hedgehogs as heatwaves leave wildlife centres ‘bursting’ The RSPCA encouraged people to think about wildlife as well as pets
International Business Times UK · Jul 28 Millions of Brits Could Be Hit by New 'Death Tax' Under Andy Burnham's Plan The UK government is considering a flat 10% levy on estates to fund a new National Care Service, sparking debate over its impact on families and the NHS.
The Independent UK · Jul 28 New NHS scheme sees thousands of women get free emergency contraception IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jul 28 ‘No plans’ for 10% death tax to fund social care reform, government says The new prime minister has promised to use ‘whatever political capital I have’ to reform social care, insisting he would not leave office without making ‘substantial’ change to the system.
The Independent UK · Jul 28 More than 300,000 women get free morning-after pill under new NHS scheme Women can obtain the pill without needing to book a GP appointment or visit a sexual health clinic
Evening Standard · Jul 28 Andy Burnham 'death tax': Minister leaves door open to 10% levy on inheritances to tackle social care crisis The new Prime Minister has long pledged to improve the nation’s social care system
The Guardian - UK · Jul 28 Tuesday briefing: Can Andy Burnham solve the social care crisis after three decades of failure? In today’s newsletter: The new prime minister has said he will change the system to stave off NHS ‘collapse’ – quite how he does it is another matter
The Independent UK · Jul 28 NHS rolls out machine that can keep donated lungs alive for up to six hours before transplant IN FULL
The Guardian - UK · Jul 28 Blow to NHS as Royal Mail raises prices for bulk users by a third Average 25% increase for letters such as marketing, bills and medical appointment notices from 5 October