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Our analysis of 25 previous commissions, inquiries and white papers on social care reform underlines how little headway has been made over the past 3 decades. In this long read, we draw 4 lessons for the new government to make lasting change. Read now 👇 health.org.uk/publications/l…

"Any review must be used as an opportunity to promote reform to improve the lives of older people and disabled people, their families and care workers – not an excuse to postpone it."

“A No 10 source told me the prime minister is “animated by solving the issue and is keen to proceed” “ I do hope so ⁦Laura Kuenssberg⁩ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

The Government’s Budget decision to increase employer NICs will have “catastrophic consequences for millions of people drawing on care and support” warns Melanie Williams, ADASS President, in her opening speech today #ncasc24 For the full speech go to adass.org.uk/news/

Hi West Midlands Railway what on earth is happening on the Hereford to Birmingham services today? Of the few services still running, it’s a bus service from Worcester. Is that right?

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At Birmingham University yesterday a group came together focussed on ensuring that the proposed national care standards start from what matters to people who draw on social care. We invite contributions from others with this goal Thread👇 1/

So why is your website showing the normal timetable? When can you tell us which trains will be running?

Yet with less than 24 hours to go you can’t tell us what trains will actually be running because of staff shortages. Not a great start.

Good morning GWR are you able to tell us which trains on your new timetable will be running today (London/SWales/Cotswolds) thank you

Typically classy farewell by Mishal Husain on #r4today just now. My goodness we’ll miss you.

In this blog, Richard Humphries 💚 sets out the three major questions about intermediate care raised by the latest #NetworkedData Lab analysis. Read more ⬇️ health.org.uk/features-and-o…

This is really important and it’s another feature of what I think we’re seeing more widely: the struggle of our NHS and social care system to respond to the growing complexity displayed by many older people. Good stuff from Richard Humphries 💚

Sending this excellent book by Richard Humphries 💚 as a Christmas gift to Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, Chancellor Rachel Reeves & Health Secretary Wes Streeting to help them understand the crisis in #socialcare & how to fix it...