Fixing social care is urgent, says minister, after claims of deadlock

Reforming social care in England is deemed urgent by cabinet minister Louise Haigh, amidst reports of a government impasse on the issue. The government has already taken steps to improve pay and address vacancies in the sector, with Labour proposing a National Care Service and Liberal Democrats calling for immediate measures in addition to long-term reform. The Department of Health is eager for an overhaul, but the Treasury is cautious due to costs, as concerns over tax rises potentially leading to care home closures persist.

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