NHS accused over deaths of disabled patients

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1. Politicians urged to seize chance to change social care

I think this is a good place to post this article about what could become a major issue this year.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-16365235

Politicians from all parties have been urged to work together to find a way to overhaul the "failing" social care system in England.

Cross-party talks about the care given to the elderly and disabled failed in 2010 but will start again this month.

In an open letter, charities, faith-based groups and senior figures in the NHS and local government say the opportunity must not be missed.

Plans to reform social care will be put forward in the spring, ministers said.

But before that politicians are seeking to achieve cross-party consensus on the best way forward. Health Secretary Andrew Lansley, Lib Dem health minister Paul Burstow and shadow health secretary Andy Burnham are expected to hold the first in a series of meetings within the next few weeks.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/letters/8988318/The-Government-must-make-reforming-the-care-system-a-top-priority.html