Labour’s potential prime minister will use his first major address to the party conference to set out plans for a radical overhaul of social care, proposing a system where services are provided free to users at the point of access. The speech marks a significant moment for Burnham as he seeks to define his leadership priorities ahead of a potential government. With social care a long-standing issue of public concern, the proposals could reshape debates on funding and accessibility. Details of the policy framework will be closely scrutinized by health and welfare experts.
Andy Burnham wants to outline his ideas for a free-at-the-point-of-use social care system in his first speech to Labour conference as prime minister.
