Prime Minister Andy Burnham has launched a "national conversation" aimed at achieving cross-party consensus on social care in England. He has extended invitations for talks to the leaders of the Liberal Democrats and Conservatives, though not to Reform UK or the Greens.
As part of this initiative, the Casey review, which is exploring options for social care reform, will now report next year. Dame Louise Casey will also oversee a broader public consultation exercise to gather views.
Mr Burnham, who served as health secretary in 2010, has previously proposed social care reforms, including a 10% inheritance levy, which was not introduced. Past attempts at reform by David Cameron, Theresa May, and Boris Johnson also did not come to fruition.
The Prime Minister has expressed that this process is intended to foster "more problem solving, less point-scoring" in social care politics. He also praised care workers, acknowledging their challenges and stating they deserve higher wages.