Estimate by Health Foundation comes ahead of Rachel Reeves’ spending review
Cross-party committee calls on government to take urgent action to fix ‘broken’ model
Review asked to provide policy recommendations that can be phased in over a decade
Declining availability highlights challenges for sector
Many of those arriving were underpaid, mistreated or not given as much work as they had been offered
Purpose and prospects rank ahead of pay, though higher wages would improve satisfaction
Theories differ, but most say plan for the ‘retirement smile’ spending pattern
Study finds jump of 65% between 2012-2022 and suggests thousands may not be getting needed specialist care
Cases have grown since the pandemic — with relatives complaining they have been cut out of a loved one’s will
Research increases scrutiny over levels of state support for adults who look after children and elderly relatives
Veteran Whitehall troubleshooter Louise Casey to lead review into one of the country’s most intractable political problems
Lessons from the Blair era show that focusing on one outcome can distort the rest of the healthcare system
So far it has stumbled from one policy mis-step to another
Critics of proposed legislation argue for better end-of-life care ahead of vote on Friday
Companies will be forced to disclose finances in bid to curb ‘excessive profits’ bankrupting councils
Grassroots projects in Surrey show positive impact of tackling health problems before they escalate
Long-awaited mental health bill will end use of prison cells for people experiencing severe mental illness
Funding commitments raise questions over whether the money can deliver needed long-term transformation
Even in relatively prosperous Hampshire, the cost of providing social care is swallowing up funding for everything else
Growing demand and a lack of state funding means a heavy financial burden awaits families seeking care
Labour ministers find that their newly active government stands on atrophying limbs
Crisis gripping health service in England is ‘laid bare’ in damning review by Lord Darzi
Wes Streeting tells FT Weekend festival that people ‘are not living well longer’
Care home shortage and a stabilising residential market offer opportunities in rate-sensitive property funds
The UK government needs to look abroad for inspiration
