Burnham Calls for Social Care Overhaul
Greater Manchester Mayor advocates for better pay and conditions for carers.
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Andy Burnham has declared that carers should be the best-paid individuals in the country, criticising the current social care system as a "major dereliction of public duty". Speaking from a care home in Enfield, where his father is receiving care, Mr Burnham expressed his belief that politicians have prioritised point-scoring over resolving the ongoing social care crisis. He announced his intention to convene a cross-party meeting to collaboratively address the issues within adult social care.
Improving Workforce Conditions
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Mr Burnham aims to significantly improve the working conditions for the social care workforce, bringing them closer to the standards observed within the NHS. This includes not only enhancing pay but also focusing on training, support, and job security for care roles. He expressed a desire to integrate the social care workforce more closely with the NHS, creating clearer progression routes for individuals entering the sector. Mr Burnham stated that achieving a desired care service is contingent on strengthening the capability of frontline care provision, which necessitates elevating the social care workforce.
Accelerating Review and Collaboration
As part of the proposed reforms, Mr Burnham has requested Baroness Louise Casey to bring forward her review into social care by one year. He indicated that while an accelerated timeline is desired, realism is necessary, with the aim of having the independent review available within a year. Mr Burnham acknowledged past difficulties in initiating cross-party discussions on social care, stressing that genuine change requires mutual listening and compromise from all political factions. Both Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties have accepted the invitation to participate in the collaborative discussions.
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