The Care Social Podcast – Newsflash: House of Lords Votes to…

The Care Social Podcast – Newsflash: House of Lords Votes to Exempt Health and Social Care from National Insurance Increase 

February 27, 2025

It’s such a huge win for care providers. Finally, some recognition of the financial pressures that they are under.’ Lindsay, Head of Social Care Product Content

In this special newsflash episode of The Care Social, hosts Barry and Lindsay discuss the recent House of Lords vote to exempt the health and social care sector from the impending National Insurance increase. They explore the potential implications of this decision, emphasising the relief it could bring to care providers facing financial strain. However, they also caution that the amendment must still pass through the House of Commons, where its future remains uncertain.

Tune in to hear about this significant development.

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