Andy Burnham calls for overhaul of 'broken' social care system

The transcript discusses the challenges and issues within the social care system, highlighting the lack of trust and quality due to funding mismanagement. It emphasizes the impact of COVID-19 on care homes and the need for reform. The speaker advocates for integrating social care with the NHS to create a unified health system, focusing on delivery rather than finance. The vision is to establish a National Health and Care Service that addresses the needs of an aging society.

What are the implications of the funding provided for social care this year regarding infection control?

How has the quality of social care been described in the context of the last decade?

What was revealed about the disparity between hospitals and care homes during the pandemic?

What is the speaker's perspective on the future of social care in relation to potential future pandemics?

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for the integration of social care and the health service?