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  2. Andy Burnham has made promises regarding major policy shifts aimed at easing the current cost of living crisis.
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MP Calls for Urgent Funding and Reform of England's Social Care System

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 23
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Liz Jarvis, the Eastleigh MP, wrote to the Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, and the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on September 23, 2026. Jarvis called for urgent action to end what she described as a 'postcode lottery' in palliative care across England. She urged that hospices be properly funded and supported as an essential part of the health and care system.

From dailyecho.co.uk

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The letter highlights the need for systemic change to ensure that all individuals have access to the care they deserve in their final stages of life. Jarvis backed Hospice UK’s national campaign to secure sustainable funding based on patient need, moving away from reliance on charitable donations.

Andy Burnham had previously promised to tackle the social care crisis in England.

From dailyecho.co.uk

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  • Liz JarvisAdvocates for improved palliative care funding and calls for systemic change in the UK.
  • Andy BurnhamRecipient of the letter regarding the state of care funding in England.

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