Burnham: Social care funding as unfair as US healthcare, new approaches needed
Mayor Andy Burnham criticized the current social care funding model as extremely inequitable, likening it to the US healthcare system. He suggested exploring alternative payment methods.
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham argued that the existing system for funding social care is profoundly unfair. He stated, "What I know is the current way is the most unfair way. It's like American healthcare."
Burnham highlighted that under the current model, the most vulnerable individuals often face the largest financial burdens. This, he implied, is a structural flaw that needs addressing.
He indicated openness to examining alternative mechanisms for paying for social care, suggesting there is a possibility of looking at different ways. No specific proposals were detailed in his remarks.
Source: First Squawk