https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/social-care-reform-could-mean-big-risks-and-big-rewards-for-burnhamContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/social-care-reform-could-mean-big-risks-and-big-rewards-for-burnhamhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/social-care-reform-could-mean-big-risks-and-big-rewards-for-burnham#u99555Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:51:25 +0000Prime Minister Andy Burnham has proposed a national care service for England modeled on the NHS, pledging to implement social care reform at the next election. To fund the system, Burnham signals a willingness to fight the election on tax rises. In a recent speech, the Prime Minister vowed to scrap the pension triple lock mechanism by 2030 to help cover costs. While some party members have praised the optimism of the plan, critics and experts warn that the financial burden will be substantial and implementation could take decades.Why it mattersThe social care system in England has been a point