David Oliver: The NHS and adult social care differ so much that talk of a “national care service” is no panacea

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Authors: David Oliver
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Abstract

David Oliver: The NHS and adult social care differ so much that talk of a "national care service" is no panacea David Oliver consultant in geriatrics and acute general medicineAt the end of July the prime minister, Andy Burnham, made a speech about adult social care policy that was light on detail but revealing for what it signalled about his broad intent.

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Healthcare Systems and Challenges Health Services Management and Policy Healthcare innovation and challenges

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Journal / source
BMJ
Publisher
BMJ
Volume
394
Pages
e100737–e100737
Publication date
9 September 2026
Language
EN