Andy Burnham wants to fix social care - what are the options?
With Andy Burnham saying he wants to bring "substantial change" to social care in England, BBC Verify looks at what could be done.
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"the current situation 'bad for everybody'"
— Andy Burnham , Politician
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Andrew Dilnot is an economist who proposed reforms for a lifetime cap on care costs.
Andy Burnham is the chief minister of Jersey and a prominent Labour Party figure.
Baroness Casey is conducting a review of social care in England.
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom who announced the ban on petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030.
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and known associate of Steve Hilton.
Theresa May is a former British Prime Minister who proposed reforms to social care in her party's manifesto.
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With Andy Burnham saying he wants to bring "substantial change" to social care in England, BBC Verify looks at what could be done.
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