Increase National Insurance Contributions
It is crystal clear the NHS & Social Care system is underfunded. Increasing NI contributions would provide much needed funding. If 4% was sufficient it could be introduced at the rate of 1% each year for 4-years, that way the NHS would be able to properly plan how to allocate the additional funds without being overwhelmed and people would not miss such a small increase in NI from the pay packet each year. Considering how much money people voluntarily gave Captain Tom for the NHS, it is hard to imagine anyone grudging paying a little bit more for such a fantastic service.
Why the contribution is important
To provide a 'gold standard' health and social care system that benefits every single person in the country. As the number of older people increases we will need a fully funded, modern and efficient social care system with plenty of properly rewarded Care Workers.
by MSW68 on May 08, 2020 at 01:44PM
Posted by mariekilmarnock May 08, 2020 at 13:57
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