Mon, December 2, 2024

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Government must invest in social care in this Budget

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Migrant arrests at US borders with Mexico and Canada fell in November, senior official says

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Exclusive: Bangladesh halves power buying from India's Adani amid payment dispute

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

European Stocks Shake Off French Politics, Stellantis to Rise

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Column: Tulsi Gabbard as intelligence czar? The Trump Cabinet pick most likely to fail

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

French government on brink of collapse over budget stand-off

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Trump's Mass Deportations Will Destroy Tren De Aragua: Ex-ICE Director

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Sinn Fein's all-island strategy 'looks distinctly .. after general election failure - Ulster academic

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Shinde's son Shrikant denies rumours of seeking M .. puty CM's post, says he won't join new government

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Jubilation As Tinubu-led Govt Launches Free Bus Ride for Residents in Abuja

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Gathoni Wamuchomba named best MP nationally at Jamhuri Awards: "A win for me"

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Bungoma bishop receives KSh 5m donation from Ruto, vows to keep it: "Siwezi rudisha"

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Amid worry about Trump, calls for career Justice Dept. staff to stay

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Hunter Biden Pardon Starting From 2014 Raises Burisma Questions

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

These RI Republicans are lining up for jobs in the Trump administration

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Joe Biden issues 'full and unconditional' pardon for son Hunter despite previous pledges not to

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Politics a 'sea of unsatisfied souls': Nitin Gadkari

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Military rule is on the rise in Africa - nothing good came from it in the past

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Places of Worship Act must be implemented in letter and spirit: Congress

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Trump Doubles Down on Defiance After the Collapse of the Matt Gaetz Selection

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Trump's promised tariffs sow uncertainty for Kansas farmers

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Laws on immigration, masking and more take effect Dec. 1 in NC. Here's what they do.

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Delhi assembly polls: AAP faces tough battle as BJP, Congress gear up for three-cornered fight

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Royal Navy told to 'patrol Channel, return migrants to France and destroy dinghies'

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Nirmala Sitharaman and Vijay Rupani are BJP's central observers for Maharashtra

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Eknath Shinde's power play and 'home' truths

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Minister does not rule out jail for landlords who miss cladding targets

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Democrats are turning to governors to block Trump and be the party's faces ahead of 2028

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Euro drops vs strengthening dollar, French politics weigh

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi questions Shinde's intentions, asks BJP on Maharashtra CM

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Amirudin reappointed Selangor PH chairman

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Shankarrao Chavan to Fadnavis, Maharashtra CMs who had to give up post & settle for a downgrade

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Kash Patel will expose America's 'two-tiered' justice system

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

PM Modi to watch Sabarmati Report at 4 pm in Parliament

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Election 2024 live updates: Stephen Donnelly loses seat as count enters final stretch

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Free vaccine to protect Qld mums and kids from RSV

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Bernie Sanders praises DOGE boss Elon Musk over defense spending

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Politics a 'sea of unsatisfied souls': Gadkari

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

'No difference between India and Bangladesh': Mehbooba Mufti's remark sparks row

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

SA takes G20 helm amid global political instability and shifting world order

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Irish Incumbents Set to Hold Power, Bucking Global Vote Trend

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Politics latest: Ministers vow to take 'decisive action' on dangerous cladding

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GPU's actions a step towards restoring the integrity of local government in KZN

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Annamalai on actor Vijay's party TVK's foray into politics: Khichdi politics

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Centre holds as FF and FG preferred by majority in stable economic situation

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Govt moves to boost MCMC's powers, enforce strict .. t, accountability and clearer separation of roles

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

John Dean Reveals 1 Biden Move That Could Doom Trump's 'Revenge' Plot

[ Mon, Dec 02nd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

A power vacuum in Gaza could empower warlords and gangs

Government must invest in social care in this Budget

Good decisions about allocating public funds need clear understanding of consequences, not generalised fear coated in warm words. So here goes.
The article from The Herald Scotland discusses the urgent need for increased government investment in social care, highlighting the sector's current crisis due to underfunding and understaffing. It points out that despite the critical role social care plays in supporting the NHS and the broader community, the sector has been historically undervalued and under-resourced. The piece argues that without significant financial intervention, the quality of care will deteriorate further, leading to increased pressure on hospitals, longer waiting times, and poorer outcomes for patients. It calls for a comprehensive funding strategy to not only address immediate staffing shortages but also to ensure long-term sustainability and improvement in care quality, emphasizing that social care should be seen as an investment in public health rather than a cost.

Read the Full heraldscotland Article at:
[ https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/24756545.government-must-invest-social-care-budget/ ]