UK government accused of ‘delay and drift’ over adult social care talks

The UK government has been criticized for delayed progress in cross-party talks aimed at addressing the social care crisis. Despite announcing plans to build a national care service in January, no meetings have taken place yet. The Liberal Democrats expressed concern over the government's focus and commitment, highlighting that rescheduling a meeting has taken nearly two months. Louise Casey, appointed to chair the commission on social care, is currently occupied with another report, contributing to the delay. Critics argue that the three-year timeline for reform is too long, with care providers facing immediate financial pressures.