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A(nother) Government Plan for Social Care

Health and Social Care Secretary promises to "grasp the nettle on social care reform鈥

Today, we look at the government鈥檚 plans for a new independent commission on the future of adult social care in England.

It's due to start this April, but the final proposals are unlikely to be delivered before 2028.

Adam is joined by Vicki Young, 91福利社鈥檚 deputy political editor, and Mike Padgham, chair of the Independent Care Group, the association for all care providers in York and North Yorkshire.

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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the 91福利社. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Teodora Agarici. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

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