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Families call for social care reform as Burnham seeks cross-party deal

Families affected by England’s social care system describe funding delays, high costs and limited support as Andy Burnham seeks cross-party reform.

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Burnham does not rule out tax rises to fund social care reform

Andy Burnham has set out plans for a new national care service in England and did not rule out tax rises to fund reform, as he seeks cross-party support and brings forward a review by Baroness Casey.

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PM says care funding must be fixed before assisted dying debate

Andy Burnham says assisted dying should not be debated in England and Wales until palliative and social care funding is fixed, as MPs prepare to revisit the issue in September.

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Russell T Davies says death of husband was his 'greatest loss'

Russell T Davies says his husband Andrew Smith's death from a brain tumour was his greatest loss, reflecting on his diagnosis, treatment and final days.

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Russell T Davies attending the 2024 BAFTA Cymru awards at the International Convention Centre Wales. Behind him is a sign that says BAFTA Cymru Awards. He is wearing a white shirt, black jacket and a red and dark blue tie. Davies has short brown hair and wears glasses.

Fauci to face Republican questions on Covid origins in Senate hearing

Anthony Fauci is set to face Senate Republican questions over Covid-19 origins, as more than 150 scientists defend him and call the allegations baseless.

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Aberdeen paramedics launch charity for final wish trips

Aberdeen paramedics have launched Wish Ambulance Scotland to help terminally ill patients make final journeys to meaningful places and events, with fundraising under way for the new charity.

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Burnham sets out social care consensus push as Casey downplays cost fears

Andy Burnham is set to argue for cross-party consensus on social care reform, while Louise Casey says there is room for a mixed market but rejects profiteering.

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Fauci faces Senate Republicans over Covid origins

Anthony Fauci is set to testify before the US Senate as Republicans press him on the Covid-19 lab leak theory and pandemic origins.

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Teenagers urged to get free MenB vaccine before university

Health officials are urging eligible young people to get a free MenB vaccine from 31 July before starting university or college in Northern Ireland.

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Cost of living makes it harder to recruit and keep volunteers

Grwpiau gwirfoddol bach yng Nghymru yn torri gwasanaethau wrth i’r argyfwng costau byw ei gwneud hi’n anodd denu a chadw gwirfoddolwyr.

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Burnham invites Conservatives and Lib Dems to social care talks

Andy Burnham has invited Conservative and Liberal Democrat leaders to talks on England’s social care reform, as he is expected to speed up the Casey Commission.

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