Over the summer, Andy Burnham set out his vision for a National Care Service, signalling a significant and long overdue overhaul of the UK care system. But details on how this would be designed, funded and implemented have so far been limited. With the Government’s 10-year plan due in the coming weeks, and Louise Casey’s social care review being brought forward to next year, the details of these crucial policy decisions will be key a feature of political debate in 2027. What are the options for funding, design and implementation of a National Care Service? What would the implications of this be for the sector, care workers and service users? How might a new National Care Service fit into wider plans for the size and shape of the state over the next decade? And what are the implications for the public and family finances? The Resolution Foundation is hosting an in-person and interactive webinar to debate and answer these questions. Bringing together leading experts, the panel will discuss the best options for the design and implementation of a National Care Service, and trade-offs involved. This is the first in a series of events the Foundation is hosting to dive into some of the key issues that are likely to feature in the Government’s upcoming 10-year plan, and which are crucial to family living standards. The event will be open for people to physically attend, alongside being broadcast via YouTube and the Resolution Foundation website. Viewers will be able to submit questions to the panel before and during the event via Slido.
