Why won't politicians really talk about social care?
Friday 21 June 2024 18:25, UK
Four out of聽five people will need social care before they聽die - yet it's hardly been mentioned in the election campaign to date.聽聽聽
The architect of the government's delayed social care reforms, Sir Andrew Dilnot, has told Sky News that politicians need to "grow up" and tackle the crisis in the sector.
On this episode of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by political correspondent Rob Powell to discuss the current state of social care and what political parties are promising to change.
They also hear from Norman Phillips who is a full-time carer for his wife, Ros, who lives with multiple sclerosis and dementia. He tells them the physical, mental and financial toll the lack of access to social care is taking on their lives.
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Producer: Sydney Pead
Editor: Philly Beaumont