Andy Burnham's proposals for a National Care Service have brought social care back into the national conversation.
The aim of these proposals is that people receive the care they need regardless of their ability to pay, with closer integration between health services, social care and local communities.
There is much that Christians can welcome in that aspiration. Before considering particular policies, it is worth asking a more fundamental question: what does the Bible teach about caring for older and vulnerable people?
How are you - really? Body and soul
How are you? Being British, the correct answer is always: “Fine, thank you very much.” No, how are you? “Well, …