Mark Topps
@marktopps.bsky.social
Father l Social Care Leader l Regional Business Manager | Co-Founder of The Caring View | Blogger |Award-Winning Care Mentor for Business Development, Mental Health, and Work-Life Balance | Published Author
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Mark Topps
@marktopps.bsky.social
· Dec 27
In a world surrounded by tech and commissioners and funders that often see this as the answer to the shortage of care workers and a cheaper option, this image hits hard
It’s important that we remember tech should only be used to compliment good care and not replace the human element.
It’s important that we remember tech should only be used to compliment good care and not replace the human element.
check out this great resource from @thecaringview.bsky.social
As temperatures drop and we head into the winter period, we know there is increase risks and pressure
Preparing now can help prevent outbreaks and keep services running smoothly.
Download our free Winter Planning Checklist today here 👉 thecaringview.co.uk/resource-hub...
Preparing now can help prevent outbreaks and keep services running smoothly.
Download our free Winter Planning Checklist today here 👉 thecaringview.co.uk/resource-hub...
November 8, 2025 at 9:47 AM
check out this great resource from @thecaringview.bsky.social
As we head into the winter period, we know based on previous years this will impact our staff teams and the people we support
This blog provides some key actions and a winter ready-to-use checklist to help Registered Managers and care providers stay winter-ready
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This blog provides some key actions and a winter ready-to-use checklist to help Registered Managers and care providers stay winter-ready
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Winter Readiness Plan
This blog provides some key actions and a winter ready-to-use checklist to help Registered Managers and care providers stay winter-ready.
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November 8, 2025 at 9:46 AM
As we head into the winter period, we know based on previous years this will impact our staff teams and the people we support
This blog provides some key actions and a winter ready-to-use checklist to help Registered Managers and care providers stay winter-ready
open.substack.com/pub/marktopp...
This blog provides some key actions and a winter ready-to-use checklist to help Registered Managers and care providers stay winter-ready
open.substack.com/pub/marktopp...
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐀𝐈 and as someone who has experienced the IVF journey and has children who may do the same, the future of IVF with the support of AI is one that fascinates me.
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AI's Growing Impact on IVF
The future of reproductive medicine lies at the intersection of technology and trust. AI isn’t just a buzzword in the world of medicine and science, but a tool that when implemented responsibly, can t...
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November 6, 2025 at 8:27 PM
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐀𝐈 and as someone who has experienced the IVF journey and has children who may do the same, the future of IVF with the support of AI is one that fascinates me.
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open.substack.com/pub/marktopp...
After a short hiatus, due to poor health and being busy at work, The Caring Bytes returns! I have been collating the most impactful AI and technology news this month, and boy is it good!
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October 2025 AI & Tech Roundup
After a short hiatus, due to poor health and being busy at work, The Caring Bytes returns! I have been collating the most impactful AI and technology news this month, and boy is it good! Before we div...
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October 20, 2025 at 7:14 AM
After a short hiatus, due to poor health and being busy at work, The Caring Bytes returns! I have been collating the most impactful AI and technology news this month, and boy is it good!
www.linkedin.com/pulse/octobe...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/octobe...
We live discussing Common CQC Inspection Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Watch live using this link 👉 www.youtube.com/live/QpRoPS9...
Watch live using this link 👉 www.youtube.com/live/QpRoPS9...
October 14, 2025 at 6:36 PM
We live discussing Common CQC Inspection Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Watch live using this link 👉 www.youtube.com/live/QpRoPS9...
Watch live using this link 👉 www.youtube.com/live/QpRoPS9...
I recently switched Rostering and Care Planning systems, but it got me thinking about digital transformation and the impact digital has on employees and those we support when we don’t have the right systems
This blog explores how software is reshaping the sector
invictiq.com/utilising-so...
This blog explores how software is reshaping the sector
invictiq.com/utilising-so...
Utilising Software in Social Care - InvictIQ
Care software transforming compliance, workforce management, and engagement.
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October 14, 2025 at 11:37 AM
I recently switched Rostering and Care Planning systems, but it got me thinking about digital transformation and the impact digital has on employees and those we support when we don’t have the right systems
This blog explores how software is reshaping the sector
invictiq.com/utilising-so...
This blog explores how software is reshaping the sector
invictiq.com/utilising-so...
Here Are the Catchiest Songs Ever, According to AI and Human DJs
Here's that study's top 5 catchiest songs:
1. Spice Girls: Wannabe
2. Lou Bega: Mambo No. 5
3. Survivor: Eye of the Tiger
4. Lady Gaga: Just Dance
5. ABBA: SOS
Read the full article here: www.cnet.com/tech/service...
Here's that study's top 5 catchiest songs:
1. Spice Girls: Wannabe
2. Lou Bega: Mambo No. 5
3. Survivor: Eye of the Tiger
4. Lady Gaga: Just Dance
5. ABBA: SOS
Read the full article here: www.cnet.com/tech/service...
Here Are the Catchiest Songs Ever, According to AI and Human DJs
What music do we want, do we really, really want? Hint: It's that one Spice Girls song, apparently.
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October 2, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Here Are the Catchiest Songs Ever, According to AI and Human DJs
Here's that study's top 5 catchiest songs:
1. Spice Girls: Wannabe
2. Lou Bega: Mambo No. 5
3. Survivor: Eye of the Tiger
4. Lady Gaga: Just Dance
5. ABBA: SOS
Read the full article here: www.cnet.com/tech/service...
Here's that study's top 5 catchiest songs:
1. Spice Girls: Wannabe
2. Lou Bega: Mambo No. 5
3. Survivor: Eye of the Tiger
4. Lady Gaga: Just Dance
5. ABBA: SOS
Read the full article here: www.cnet.com/tech/service...
How to map roles against @skillsforcare.bsky.social Care Workforce Pathway
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How to map roles against the Care Workforce Pathway
💡I am hopefully going to help with how you can approach this in your organisation
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October 2, 2025 at 6:58 AM
How to map roles against @skillsforcare.bsky.social Care Workforce Pathway
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Caught up last night after The Caring View 💚💙 on a insightful webinar with HR experts Victoria Templeton FCIPD & Abby Ashford on tackling discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.
Thought I would share my takeaways with you all...
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Thought I would share my takeaways with you all...
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The primary areas of discrimination
I have just caught up on an information-packed webinar, with Business HR Solutions (Consultancy) Limited which was led by Victoria Templeton FCIPD and Abby Ashford as they tackled one of the most crit...
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October 1, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Caught up last night after The Caring View 💚💙 on a insightful webinar with HR experts Victoria Templeton FCIPD & Abby Ashford on tackling discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.
Thought I would share my takeaways with you all...
open.substack.com/pub/marktopp...
Thought I would share my takeaways with you all...
open.substack.com/pub/marktopp...
After years of debate, the UK has taken a unique approach to regulating AI, opting for a flexible, cross-sector framework based on 5 core principles rather than new legislation.
🔍 Read more about the latest developments and what they mean for your organisation.
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🔍 Read more about the latest developments and what they mean for your organisation.
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AI Regulation in the UK – September 2025 update
by John Warchus | 23.09.2025
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September 27, 2025 at 11:11 AM
After years of debate, the UK has taken a unique approach to regulating AI, opting for a flexible, cross-sector framework based on 5 core principles rather than new legislation.
🔍 Read more about the latest developments and what they mean for your organisation.
open.substack.com/pub/marktopp...
🔍 Read more about the latest developments and what they mean for your organisation.
open.substack.com/pub/marktopp...
Empowering independence is more than a fancy couple of words, it transforms services from being transactional task focused to transformational and life changing.
Here's my new blog with InvictIQ 👉 invictiq.com/empowering-i...
Here's my new blog with InvictIQ 👉 invictiq.com/empowering-i...
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September 22, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Empowering independence is more than a fancy couple of words, it transforms services from being transactional task focused to transformational and life changing.
Here's my new blog with InvictIQ 👉 invictiq.com/empowering-i...
Here's my new blog with InvictIQ 👉 invictiq.com/empowering-i...
Ready for a night of big vocals, bigger emotions and a few laughs – Lewis Capaldi! 🎶”
September 17, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Ready for a night of big vocals, bigger emotions and a few laughs – Lewis Capaldi! 🎶”
OpenAI has just released its most comprehensive study to date on how people use ChatGPT and the findings are both surprising and affirming.
What's clear is ChatGPT is no longer just a tech novelty but a tool that's reshaping how we work, learn and live
www.linkedin.com/pulse/openai...
What's clear is ChatGPT is no longer just a tech novelty but a tool that's reshaping how we work, learn and live
www.linkedin.com/pulse/openai...
OpenAI study finally reveals how people actually use ChatGPT
OpenAI has just released its most comprehensive study to date on how people use ChatGPT and the findings are both surprising and affirming. With over 700 million weekly users sending 2.
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September 17, 2025 at 7:03 AM
OpenAI has just released its most comprehensive study to date on how people use ChatGPT and the findings are both surprising and affirming.
What's clear is ChatGPT is no longer just a tech novelty but a tool that's reshaping how we work, learn and live
www.linkedin.com/pulse/openai...
What's clear is ChatGPT is no longer just a tech novelty but a tool that's reshaping how we work, learn and live
www.linkedin.com/pulse/openai...
OpenAI, the firm behind ChatGPT, has signed a deal to use artificial intelligence (AI) to increase productivity in the UK's public services, the government has announced.
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OpenAI has signed a deal to use AI to increase productivity in the UK's public services
This news broke in July, although I just found this in my drafts but thought I would share as its written, and there will still be many people not aware of this but OpenAI, the firm behind ChatGPT, ha...
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September 10, 2025 at 6:37 PM
OpenAI, the firm behind ChatGPT, has signed a deal to use artificial intelligence (AI) to increase productivity in the UK's public services, the government has announced.
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Ready to watch Tom Grennan tonight with the girls 🎶
September 6, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Ready to watch Tom Grennan tonight with the girls 🎶
It’s not just about being clean and fed it’s about being seen. When staff take the time to ask how I’m feeling or remember how I have my coffee, that’s when I feel respected” – Margaret, 84
This blog looks at how we elevate dignity through feedback/audits
Read here invictiq.com/elevating-di...
This blog looks at how we elevate dignity through feedback/audits
Read here invictiq.com/elevating-di...
September 4, 2025 at 7:41 AM
It’s not just about being clean and fed it’s about being seen. When staff take the time to ask how I’m feeling or remember how I have my coffee, that’s when I feel respected” – Margaret, 84
This blog looks at how we elevate dignity through feedback/audits
Read here invictiq.com/elevating-di...
This blog looks at how we elevate dignity through feedback/audits
Read here invictiq.com/elevating-di...
Many users reported that their ChatGPT was down this morning, preventing the AI-bot from responding
It got me thinking about which AI chatbot is the best at protecting your data (and which is worst), so let's dive in.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/chat-g...
It got me thinking about which AI chatbot is the best at protecting your data (and which is worst), so let's dive in.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/chat-g...
Chat GPT Down? Reflecting on which AI chatbot is the best at protecting your data (and which is worst)
Many users reported that their ChatGPT was down this morning, preventing the AI-bot from responding although OpenAI have announced an update on the situation after experts at the company launched an i...
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September 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Many users reported that their ChatGPT was down this morning, preventing the AI-bot from responding
It got me thinking about which AI chatbot is the best at protecting your data (and which is worst), so let's dive in.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/chat-g...
It got me thinking about which AI chatbot is the best at protecting your data (and which is worst), so let's dive in.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/chat-g...
I was speaking with one of my managers which led me to reflect on something we often overlook in social care - basic life skills.
This reflection was re-sparked by an article listing 15 basic life skills every adult should have.
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This reflection was re-sparked by an article listing 15 basic life skills every adult should have.
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Why Life Skills Matter in Social Care
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August 28, 2025 at 1:33 PM
I was speaking with one of my managers which led me to reflect on something we often overlook in social care - basic life skills.
This reflection was re-sparked by an article listing 15 basic life skills every adult should have.
open.substack.com/pub/marktopp...
This reflection was re-sparked by an article listing 15 basic life skills every adult should have.
open.substack.com/pub/marktopp...
The AI market is booming but MIT have released their report finding 96% of AI pilots are failing.
I explore why this is, what organisations can do to prevent failings and what staff teams really want from AI
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I explore why this is, what organisations can do to prevent failings and what staff teams really want from AI
open.substack.com/pub/marktopp...
95% of corporate AI pilots are flopping
The AI market is undeniably booming with the six companies at the top of the world's valuation index, including NVIDIA, Microsoft, Apple, Google, Amazon and Meta, are all deeply invested in AI in some...
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August 27, 2025 at 12:58 PM
The AI market is booming but MIT have released their report finding 96% of AI pilots are failing.
I explore why this is, what organisations can do to prevent failings and what staff teams really want from AI
open.substack.com/pub/marktopp...
I explore why this is, what organisations can do to prevent failings and what staff teams really want from AI
open.substack.com/pub/marktopp...
Ziplining into the bank holiday weekend!..
August 22, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Ziplining into the bank holiday weekend!..
𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭?
In this blog I explore why us leaders should be prioritising our own professional growth & how in turn this will enhance our leadership, improve performance & ensure compliance
Read the full blog here: invictiq.com/auditing-you...
In this blog I explore why us leaders should be prioritising our own professional growth & how in turn this will enhance our leadership, improve performance & ensure compliance
Read the full blog here: invictiq.com/auditing-you...
August 21, 2025 at 7:39 AM
𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭?
In this blog I explore why us leaders should be prioritising our own professional growth & how in turn this will enhance our leadership, improve performance & ensure compliance
Read the full blog here: invictiq.com/auditing-you...
In this blog I explore why us leaders should be prioritising our own professional growth & how in turn this will enhance our leadership, improve performance & ensure compliance
Read the full blog here: invictiq.com/auditing-you...
Our first escape room as a family and we managed to escape the room with 50 seconds to go!.
Crazy Cat Lady ain’t got nothing on us!..
Crazy Cat Lady ain’t got nothing on us!..
August 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Our first escape room as a family and we managed to escape the room with 50 seconds to go!.
Crazy Cat Lady ain’t got nothing on us!..
Crazy Cat Lady ain’t got nothing on us!..
Had a brilliant (but very cold) day at St Andrews Lake Aqua Park with the youngest!..
August 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Had a brilliant (but very cold) day at St Andrews Lake Aqua Park with the youngest!..