Burnham’s Social Care Crisis | Belfast News

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is sounding the alarm: without urgent, sweeping reforms to social care, the NHS will collapse under strain. He’s pledging to use every ounce of his political power to fix a system that’s long resisted change — even if he can’t promise a timeline. Experts say he must act fast, laying legal groundwork and starting to fund a new model, despite the staggering cost. The current system is broken — care isn’t free, many must sell homes, and strict asset limits exclude those with savings over $23,000. Burnham’s past reform efforts were derailed, but now there’s pressure to spell out funding — through taxes or borrowing — as a national review kicks in. Healthcare workers are ready to help, pushing for better funding and breaking down the walls between health and social care. The goal? Not just to save the NHS, but to let people live with dignity — at home — and prevent hospital admissions before they happen. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/36f21862b2724fa2