NHS and Social Care

Beyond the Thank-You: A Practical Deal for the Carers Who Hold Our Towns Together

Unpaid carers keep families and local services going, yet the benefits system still punishes them at the first extra hour of work and respite support is rationed. In 2026, a fair deal means tapering support, funding breaks and giving carers real rights at work.

Nov 8, 2026

No More Waiting in the Dark: A Practical NHS Recovery Plan for Our Towns

Ed Balls sets out a local NHS recovery plan built around diagnostic hubs, community care funding and a fair deal for staff. He argues that waiting lists are a political choice, not an unavoidable fact of life.

Nov 7, 2026