Andy Burnham has warned that continuing problems in social care could ultimately damage the NHS, arguing that the two services are closely connected.
He said a proposed care service would be explained in detail and presented to voters at the next general election. The comments indicate that reform of social care is intended to form part of a future election debate.
Burnham said the current system was unsustainable and that its failures would eventually affect the NHS. He did not provide further details of the proposed service in the material available.
The plan is expected to be developed before being put to the electorate at the next general election. No further timetable or details of the proposed model were provided.
