Health · 27 July 2026

Andy Burnham warns NHS will collapse without social care reform

Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated the NHS will collapse unless the social care system is fixed, a crisis that has affected British politics for decades. He admitted the nation's welfare bill needs to be reduced and hinted at making some benefits conditional on people taking work.

By BriefTea Editorial · 27 July 2026 at 7:53

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