Can Andy Burnham fix social care? Two Christian care home experts weigh in
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham has unveiled plans to reform England’s social care system, including a National Care Service, better pay for care workers and closer links between hospitals, home care and community services. But what really needs to change? And what does the Bible say about caring for older people and the vulnerable?Jason Denny from Milward House care home and Miriam Baites from the Evergreen conference joined Michael.
Released on 31 Jul 2026
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