Only the Liberal Democrats have a joined up approach to health and social care, keeping our NHS free and funded for the future. Here’s a summary of our manifesto proposals:
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1p in the pound on income tax to raise £6bn for NHS and social care services
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Transform mental health care and waiting times
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Limit the amount elderly people have to pay for social care
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Guarantee the rights of all NHS and social care service staff who are EU nationals to stay in the UK
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End the public sector pay freeze for NHS workers
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Reinstate student nurse bursaries
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Protect NHS whistle-blowers
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Produce a national workforce strategy to prevent shortage of GPs, hospital doctors, nurses and other NHS staff
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Increase access to mental health talking therapies
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Examine the case for introducing a dedicated service for children and young people based on the Australian 'headspace' model
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Early mental health support for pregnant women, new mothers and those who have experienced miscarriage or stillbirth
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Fast-track exceptional graduates into children's social work and encourage high-achieving graduates to pursue a career in mental health social work
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Tackle stigma against mental ill-health
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Ensure that LGBT+ inclusive mental health services receive funding and support
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Raise the amount people earn before losing the Carer's Allowance from £110 to £150 a week
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Promote easier access to GPs and prevent practice closures
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HIV prevention available on the NHS
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Develop a just settlement for haemophiliacs who were given contaminated blood
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Tackle childhood obesity
In Cornwall, Lib Dems have been champions against the raw deal our Health and Social Care system gets for years - we know how important it is to ensure our hospitals and GP surgeries are protected and funded properly, particularly in our rural areas.
