The government's plans for revamping adult social care have faced significant criticism for failing to initiate cross-party discussions, with no meetings held in four months. Accusations of delay and lack of commitment have arisen, particularly from the Liberal Democrats, who emphasized that the social care system is faltering. Health Secretary appointed Louise Casey to lead a commission on fostering political agreement. The postponement of talks originally scheduled for February has raised serious concerns about government priorities, suggesting deep-rooted issues in the approach to necessary reforms in social care.
The scheduling delays for cross-party talks on social care demonstrate a troubling lack of urgency from the government amid a growing crisis in the sector.
The Liberal Democrats criticized the government for failing to schedule a single meeting on proposed social care reforms, indicating a lack of political consensus.
Wes Streeting warned that without national consensus on social care, older individuals would be left without aid, exacerbating pressures on the NHS.
Helen Morgan expressed concerns that the delays in scheduling meetings signify a poor commitment from the government to resolve the ongoing social care crisis.
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