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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”

Today, we look at the government’s 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, 91ȱ’s 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 91ȱ. 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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