Richard Humphries
@richardhumphries.bsky.social
Social care & health geek. Herefordshire & London. Author ‘Ending the Social Care Crisis - a new road to reform’. Wolves supporter.
An obvious talking point for the annual gathering of the #socialcare clans this week - but ahead of tomorrow’s Budget is anyone at HM Treasury listening? #ncasc2025
Our latest survey of Directors of adult social services, published today, shows that high-cost social care for young adults has risen by almost a third in the past year.
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#AutumnSurvey2025 #AutumnBudget2025 #NCASC2025
Read the report: adass.org.uk/documents/ad...
#AutumnSurvey2025 #AutumnBudget2025 #NCASC2025
November 25, 2025 at 12:20 PM
An obvious talking point for the annual gathering of the #socialcare clans this week - but ahead of tomorrow’s Budget is anyone at HM Treasury listening? #ncasc2025
Lost for words that the government - a Labour government - has chosen to do this 😩
The Care Workers’ Charity Condemns Outrageous Home Office Proposals on Indefinite Leave to Remain for Migrant Care Workers. - The Care Workers Charity trading as Care Workers Support
We are proud to
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November 20, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Lost for words that the government - a Labour government - has chosen to do this 😩
What on earth has happened to us? #ashamed www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Asylum seekers’ jewellery could be seized to pay for processing costs, says Home Office minister
Idea borrowed from Denmark is latest attempt to reduce number of people seeking asylum in UK
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
What on earth has happened to us? #ashamed www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Another demography-defying example of policy rhetoric colliding with the real world #neighbourhoodcare
We’ve researched the state of district nursing in England and found that there has been a failure to develop a sustainable pipeline of new district nurses to meet rising demand, resulting in fewer recorded contacts with the service now than in 2009 📉
Read the report 👉 buff.ly/nIumuZh
Read the report 👉 buff.ly/nIumuZh
November 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Another demography-defying example of policy rhetoric colliding with the real world #neighbourhoodcare
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It will be intriguing to observe and evaluate the natural public health experiments of some of the proposed Mamdani policies such as universal free childcare, free and fast public transport and subsidised grocery stores.
New York, New York, we’re watching!
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New York, New York, we’re watching!
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Here’s a look at Zohran Mamdani’s policy ideas | CNN Politics
Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, the frontrunner in the city’s mayoral race, has multiple proposals that have garnered significant interest throughout the campaign as he aims to make the city more a...
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November 5, 2025 at 7:51 AM
It will be intriguing to observe and evaluate the natural public health experiments of some of the proposed Mamdani policies such as universal free childcare, free and fast public transport and subsidised grocery stores.
New York, New York, we’re watching!
edition.cnn.com/2025/11/04/p...
New York, New York, we’re watching!
edition.cnn.com/2025/11/04/p...
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Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
November 5, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
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The first thing Yaxley-Lennon did on leaving court was to thank Elon Musk for funding his legal costs.
That's Elon Musk who has repeatedly called for civil war in the UK.
As of typing this - all of the major politicians and platforms maintain a presence on X and it is time for them all to leave.
That's Elon Musk who has repeatedly called for civil war in the UK.
As of typing this - all of the major politicians and platforms maintain a presence on X and it is time for them all to leave.
November 4, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The first thing Yaxley-Lennon did on leaving court was to thank Elon Musk for funding his legal costs.
That's Elon Musk who has repeatedly called for civil war in the UK.
As of typing this - all of the major politicians and platforms maintain a presence on X and it is time for them all to leave.
That's Elon Musk who has repeatedly called for civil war in the UK.
As of typing this - all of the major politicians and platforms maintain a presence on X and it is time for them all to leave.
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Call for Abstracts!
Special Issue: Strengthening Research Practice Partnerships in Social Care: Evidence, Impact and Policy Learning
Deadline: 3 Nov 2025
Full details:
evidenceandpolicyblog.co.uk/2025/10/15/e...
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Special Issue: Strengthening Research Practice Partnerships in Social Care: Evidence, Impact and Policy Learning
Deadline: 3 Nov 2025
Full details:
evidenceandpolicyblog.co.uk/2025/10/15/e...
@bupjournals.bsky.social @annetteboaz.bsky.social @a-mtowers.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Call for Abstracts!
Special Issue: Strengthening Research Practice Partnerships in Social Care: Evidence, Impact and Policy Learning
Deadline: 3 Nov 2025
Full details:
evidenceandpolicyblog.co.uk/2025/10/15/e...
@bupjournals.bsky.social @annetteboaz.bsky.social @a-mtowers.bsky.social
Special Issue: Strengthening Research Practice Partnerships in Social Care: Evidence, Impact and Policy Learning
Deadline: 3 Nov 2025
Full details:
evidenceandpolicyblog.co.uk/2025/10/15/e...
@bupjournals.bsky.social @annetteboaz.bsky.social @a-mtowers.bsky.social
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In this new blog @richardhumphries.bsky.social looks back at the government’s record on social care after a year in power and forward to assess the prospects of reform.
Read more ⬇️
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October 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
In this new blog @richardhumphries.bsky.social looks back at the government’s record on social care after a year in power and forward to assess the prospects of reform.
Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/43uaOwT
Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/43uaOwT
Oh.
Extraordinary story @patrickmaguire.bsky.social & G Pogrund
- No 10 briefing against PM’s own recent pick of Cab Sec
- floating replacing with limelight-drawing Louise Casey
If no longer a career civil service job, who would Farage go for?!
www.thetimes.com/article/fa96...
- No 10 briefing against PM’s own recent pick of Cab Sec
- floating replacing with limelight-drawing Louise Casey
If no longer a career civil service job, who would Farage go for?!
www.thetimes.com/article/fa96...
October 21, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Great to see #applebyblue win the Stirling Prize. Visited it last year with @housinglin.bsky.social
Riba Stirling Prize 2025: Appleby Blue Almshouse named Britain's best new building
Appleby Blue Almshouse in London wins the Royal Institute of British Architects' Stirling Prize.
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October 17, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Great to see #applebyblue win the Stirling Prize. Visited it last year with @housinglin.bsky.social
“There is precious little truth in a picture of Britain as a country where hordes of shirkers collect benefits from the rest of us.” Thank you @chrisgiles.ft.com for this sane & evidence-based commentary
No need for a moral panic about the welfare system
It’s far from perfect, but the UK’s spending is broadly controlled and employment is high
on.ft.com
October 15, 2025 at 5:52 PM
“There is precious little truth in a picture of Britain as a country where hordes of shirkers collect benefits from the rest of us.” Thank you @chrisgiles.ft.com for this sane & evidence-based commentary
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75 years ago, the #Windrush generation answered Britain’s call, and helped build the NHS we know today.
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honour their legacy, their struggles, and their extraordinary contribution to health and social care. Read more: https://bit.ly/4qddc56
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honour their legacy, their struggles, and their extraordinary contribution to health and social care. Read more: https://bit.ly/4qddc56
You called and we came: Windrush and the NHS
Our exhibition uses interviews with NHS staff past and present to bring to life the voices and stories from the Windrush Generation who contributed so much to the NHS.
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October 13, 2025 at 6:49 PM
75 years ago, the #Windrush generation answered Britain’s call, and helped build the NHS we know today.
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honour their legacy, their struggles, and their extraordinary contribution to health and social care. Read more: https://bit.ly/4qddc56
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honour their legacy, their struggles, and their extraordinary contribution to health and social care. Read more: https://bit.ly/4qddc56
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Labour manifestly don’t have a credible plan for NHS reform. My latest column is outside the paywall for an hour or two. www.healthpolicyinsight.com/cowpers-cut-...
Cowper’s Cut 397: Indirections
“And thus do we of wisdom and of reach,
With windlasses and with assays of bias,
By indirections find directions out.”
Hamlet, Act 2 Scene 1
Secretary Of State For Health But Social Care Wes Streeti...
www.healthpolicyinsight.com
October 13, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Labour manifestly don’t have a credible plan for NHS reform. My latest column is outside the paywall for an hour or two. www.healthpolicyinsight.com/cowpers-cut-...
”…..if the government tries to implement a big change like this on the cheap, it might end up looking like a failure, whether or not it was a good idea.” on.ft.com/3IwfWcQ The most radical Labour plan you haven’t heard about
The most radical Labour plan you haven’t heard about
Collective bargaining in social care could save an ailing sector — but only if it’s done properly
on.ft.com
October 7, 2025 at 7:15 AM
”…..if the government tries to implement a big change like this on the cheap, it might end up looking like a failure, whether or not it was a good idea.” on.ft.com/3IwfWcQ The most radical Labour plan you haven’t heard about
”Everyone thought we’d come in and there were going to be these huge costs we could cut away but there just aren’t,” said a third senior Reform cabinet member in Kent
Reform likely to raise Kent council tax after cost-cutting drive falters
Nigel Farage’s party promised to revive local authority finances by slashing wasteful spending
on.ft.com
October 6, 2025 at 12:16 PM
”Everyone thought we’d come in and there were going to be these huge costs we could cut away but there just aren’t,” said a third senior Reform cabinet member in Kent
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This article manages to name her husband before it names… her.
October 3, 2025 at 11:15 AM
This article manages to name her husband before it names… her.
”…..we do this work at a time when trust feels fragile and anger is often directed downwards — with disenfranchised communities pitted against one another and with people being encouraged to blame those who already have the least power.” Wise & timely words
Leading in troubled times - ADASS
The President of ADASS, Jess McGregor, and Vice President, Phil Holmes, have today published a short statement about the challenges we all face and the standards we must maintain when leading adult so...
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October 2, 2025 at 7:12 PM
”…..we do this work at a time when trust feels fragile and anger is often directed downwards — with disenfranchised communities pitted against one another and with people being encouraged to blame those who already have the least power.” Wise & timely words
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To celebrate the #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons, we’ve added a new story to #CareCantWait.
With the support of her carers, 92-year-old Pam is able to live independently at home, surrounded by family, friends, neighbours & the community that she loves.
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With the support of her carers, 92-year-old Pam is able to live independently at home, surrounded by family, friends, neighbours & the community that she loves.
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Pam's story: How social care helps me to live at home independently - ADASS
In 2017, I was admitted to hospital when I became poorly with pneumonia. I also have a condition called Haemochromatosis, which means my body absorbs and stores too much iron. If it’s not treated, it ...
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October 1, 2025 at 8:55 AM
To celebrate the #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons, we’ve added a new story to #CareCantWait.
With the support of her carers, 92-year-old Pam is able to live independently at home, surrounded by family, friends, neighbours & the community that she loves.
adass.org.uk/campaign_art...
With the support of her carers, 92-year-old Pam is able to live independently at home, surrounded by family, friends, neighbours & the community that she loves.
adass.org.uk/campaign_art...
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On Yom Kippur many Jewish people in Britain have their phones off to mark the holy day.
As it ends at 723pm, some will hear the tragic Manchester news for the first time.
At that time, please join many of us to send a message of solidarity to British Jews.Thanks Together coalition for proposing.
As it ends at 723pm, some will hear the tragic Manchester news for the first time.
At that time, please join many of us to send a message of solidarity to British Jews.Thanks Together coalition for proposing.
October 2, 2025 at 4:06 PM
On Yom Kippur many Jewish people in Britain have their phones off to mark the holy day.
As it ends at 723pm, some will hear the tragic Manchester news for the first time.
At that time, please join many of us to send a message of solidarity to British Jews.Thanks Together coalition for proposing.
As it ends at 723pm, some will hear the tragic Manchester news for the first time.
At that time, please join many of us to send a message of solidarity to British Jews.Thanks Together coalition for proposing.
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“As long as I hold this office, it will be the business of this government to build a National Care Service worthy of the name.”
Sounds expensive.
Sounds expensive.
September 30, 2025 at 11:08 AM
“As long as I hold this office, it will be the business of this government to build a National Care Service worthy of the name.”
Sounds expensive.
Sounds expensive.
Very welcome -,but if £500m doesn’t cover the actual costs it will just pile more pressure on already besieged councils & providers www.gov.uk/government/n...
£500m for first ever Fair Pay Agreement for care workers
Government invests £500 million into first ever Fair Pay Agreement in major milestone for care worker pay
www.gov.uk
September 30, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Very welcome -,but if £500m doesn’t cover the actual costs it will just pile more pressure on already besieged councils & providers www.gov.uk/government/n...
Sad to hear this. For me he was the finest poet of our time. RIP Tony.
Tony Harrison, poet and dramatist, dies aged 88
Known for his outspoken politics, the author was acclaimed for work in theatre, opera, film and TV but wanted to be thought of as a poet above all
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September 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Sad to hear this. For me he was the finest poet of our time. RIP Tony.
An amazing piece of public art - here at the #BritishIronworksCentre in Shropshire
September 26, 2025 at 4:52 PM
An amazing piece of public art - here at the #BritishIronworksCentre in Shropshire
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Social Work Networks: Past, Present and Future
#swhn @socwkhistory.bsky.social
Joe Hanley, Jane Tunstill, James Blewett, June Thoburn
25 September 2025 14:00 to 16:00
All welcome!
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#swhn @socwkhistory.bsky.social
Joe Hanley, Jane Tunstill, James Blewett, June Thoburn
25 September 2025 14:00 to 16:00
All welcome!
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/socia...
Social Work Networks: Past, Present and Future | King's College London
Joe Hanley; James Blewett; Jane Tunstill; June Thoburn
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September 10, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Social Work Networks: Past, Present and Future
#swhn @socwkhistory.bsky.social
Joe Hanley, Jane Tunstill, James Blewett, June Thoburn
25 September 2025 14:00 to 16:00
All welcome!
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/socia...
#swhn @socwkhistory.bsky.social
Joe Hanley, Jane Tunstill, James Blewett, June Thoburn
25 September 2025 14:00 to 16:00
All welcome!
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/socia...