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“The Italian government has banned the use of puppies in yoga classes”.
Well there’s a story I wasn’t expecting on #radio4today

Really pleased to have worked with@skillsforcare on this report about what people want from a future #socialcare workforce. Lots of agreement but also some tension, particularly around careworker registration. It feels resolvable, though. skillsforcare.org.uk/resources/docu…

This article from the Times uses Oflog data in a really damaging way and paints an unrealistic picture of local authority performance

As Rhys Clyne and I warned in our report last year, it also undermines local gov trust in Oflog

Short thread

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I don’t think Department of Health and Social Care should be too embarrassed about missing the 2025 target date for uptake of digital #socialcare records. 80% always felt like a big ask, given the nature of the sector. There is however good evidence now coming through on benefits. ukauthority.com/articles/dhsc-…