UNISON calls for transparency over health and social care plans

UNISON head of health Christina McAnea said:
 
“The Government’s plan for integration seems to be foundering. UNISON, NHS and social care workers warned months ago that it would be a rushed job and this is now being echoed by the Cabinet Office.
 
“There is certainly a need for greater integration of health and social care to help the increasing number of patients who are falling through the gaps. But improving care should be at the heart of the project, not money.
 
“This Government was a latecomer to the integration agenda, tacking it onto their real agenda which is to privatise the NHS.
 
“The Government must be transparent and release the Cabinet Office review of the Better Care Fund to restore public confidence in the viability of its plans.”

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