Matthew Hancock said that NHS England “has met or is making good progress” towards 89% of the deliverables in the government’s mandate
The former government advisor said a state-backed insurance scheme to help to pay for social care wouldn't work.
Matt Hancock
Boris Johnson has promised to fix the social care crisis in his opening address as the new prime minister.
Hancock laid out a seven-point plan that he said can be worked on "right now" as the government works towards the Spending Review.
The Health Secretary, who kicks of his campaign to become the next prime minister today, also backed an insurance scheme to pay for care costs.
The scheme could be modelled on the auto enrollment system for workplace pensions for company employees.
The Health and Social Care Secretary said more people go into residential care than is “clinically justified”.
The presenter will help shape the campaign and increase awareness around how and why music can be used as an integral part of dementia care.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care said he wants to improve public perceptions of the condition.
Employment contracts will not need to be changed if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
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