# Burnham’s Battle to Save the NHS | UK News

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Published: 2026-07-27T05:19:21+00:00
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham is warning that the NHS is on the brink of collapse unless social care is urgently reformed, with patients being unnecessarily hospitalized due to lack of support. He’s pushing for a new system — possibly funded by a controversial “death tax” levy on estates — that he’s championed for over a decade. With social care currently unaffordable for many, forcing families to sell homes, Burnham sees this as a personal mission, driven by his father’s Alzheimer’s. He vows to deliver a solution before leaving office, confident major progress can be made before the next election — all to free up NHS capacity and meet waiting time targets. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/48158eddd8709ecb

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