Baroness Louise Casey

Social Care

Social Care Tsar Criticises DWP Sickness Benefit System as Andy Burnham Prioritises Care Reform

Baroness Louise Casey, the government’s social care tsar, has raised serious concerns about the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) sickness benefit system, suggesting it is overly lenient. Speaking in the course of her …

By Ryhs Tomlinson · Thursday 30 July 2026 · 2 min read

Social Care

Andy Burnham Proposes £1,327 Tax on High Earners to Fund Social Care

Andy Burnham is poised to announce significant reforms to the social care system this Wednesday, aiming to address the pressing challenges facing the sector. The Labour leader is expected to begin the day with a visit to a …

By Ellis Craig · Wednesday 29 July 2026 · 2 min read