Social Care
Ahead of tomorrow’s launch of the Government’s long-awaited 10 Year Health Plan for the NHS, the Medical Defence Union (MDU) has responded to the details announced so far. Dr Matthew Lee, Chief Executive of the MDU, said: On the 10 Year Health Plan overall “This is a big moment for the NHS. Our members are… Read more »
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to postpone the implementation of muirburn licensing. The government had planned to introduce a licensing scheme ahead of 15 September – the start of the new muirburn season. However, a range of organisations, including BASC, raised serious concerns about the readiness… Read more »
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Shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth has urged backbencher Conservative MPs to “learn the lessons of the past two weeks” and rebel against the government in today’s vote on amendment to the Health and Social Care Bill. Ashworth told Sky News Breakfast programme this morning that “Government ministers have not only whacked up tax on working… Read more »
The news that the government’s new social care cap plans could fail to see those with lower assets spend less on social care than before have received sharp criticisms. Torsten Bell, chief executive of the Resolution Foundation, also hit out at the plans, writing via Twitter that: “I’m really not sure the government’s thought this… Read more »
