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Duncan U Fisher

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Glaswegian based in Newcastle/Sheffield, UK. University researcher of paid care work at @centreforcare.bsky.social Other interests include all things books, music and gigs, art, football, walking

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Duncan U Fisher @duncfsh.bsky.social · Jul 31

I wrote this piece inspired by Polly Morland's stunning book A Fortunate Woman futuresofwork.co.uk/2025/07/30/p... It's part of the new Futures of Work issue, which I co-edited with Vanessa Beck, featuring perspectives on continuity and change in care contexts @brisunipress.bsky.social

Polly Morland’s A Fortunate Woman and care continuity in adult social care

Duncan U. Fisher, discusses how Polly Morland’s’ A Fortunate Woman’ highlights the vital role of care continuity in healthcare and calls attention to its neglect in undervalued adult so…

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Bristol University Press @brisunipress.bsky.social · 18h

"This thoroughly researched book is essential reading for all those concerned with understanding who needs care and - most importantly - who provides this care." Marian Baird, The University of Sydney

Publishing #OpenAcess: buff.ly/CHg8WN4

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Work Rights Centre @workrights.bsky.social · 21h

🚨We're hiring a Policy Manager

Do you have substantial public affairs experience, a deep understanding of how immigration and employment laws can perpetuate exploitation, and a genuine passion for social justice?

Yes? ➡️ Apply now!
No? ➡️Send to a friend 😉

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We’re recruiting a Policy Manager | Work Rights Centre

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ESRC Centre for Care @centreforcare.bsky.social · 1d

Centre for Care Director, Kate Hamblin, has contributed to a new House of Commons Library briefing entitled 'The implications of population ageing for social policy'.

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@houseofcommons.parliament.uk @commonshealth.bsky.social @socialpolicyuk.bsky.social

The implications of population ageing for social policy

The UK population is ageing, with some ageing better than others. This has implications for health and social care, housing, pensions and education policies.

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Duncan U Fisher @duncfsh.bsky.social · 1d

If I'm already on the list am I automatically entered?

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Sinéad Gleeson @sineadgleeson.bsky.social · 2d

A great shop that’s so supportivr of writers, and run by the best people. They’re open today if you’re passing, or you can buy a book via their website. @booksupstairs.bsky.social www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...

‘Really shocking’: Independent Dublin bookstore damaged in arson attack

Books Upstairs manager hopes to partially open the D’Olier Street store later on Monday

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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 7d

As the government puts a figure on how much it will provide for the first Fair Pay Agreement (FPA) for social care in England, Lucinda Allen looks at what we know about how FPAs will work and whether investment matches scale of Labour’s ambitions of fair pay in the sector ⬇️

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'Introducing sector bargaining has the potential to be transformative. But without robust enforcement and sufficient funding, the first Fair Pay Agreement risks being remembered less as a turning point and more as another missed opportunity.'
Lucinda Allen, Policy Fellow at the Health Foundation

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Duncan U Fisher @duncfsh.bsky.social · 12d

Beta Band at the Barras the night wiz really gid

Duncan U Fisher @duncfsh.bsky.social · 12d

Sounds a lot, Jack. Where are you living now, mate?

Duncan U Fisher @duncfsh.bsky.social · 13d

Congratulations Jack! Hope you're well

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Bristol University Press @brisunipress.bsky.social · 13d

🔶Futures of Work is now on LinkedIn!

The Futures of Work blog offers critical perspectives on the changing world of work, from technology and labour to culture and policy.

👉 Follow us here to join the conversation: buff.ly/m9labBI

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Dr Kate Haddow @khaddow93.bsky.social · Aug 8

Hate self promoting posts! And not going to say 'I am delighted' 😂 but also no one will promote this for me 😂. So sod it! Please give my article some love or a repost. This article means a lot to me on food aid beyond the food bank!

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‘Free Food Places’: Looking Beyond the Food Bank to Better Understand Alternative Models of Food Aid - Kate Haddow, 2025

In the last decade, there has been a vast increase in research into the rise of food aid, particularly food banks, in wealthier countries. However, what has bee...

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Ruth Hannan @ruthhannan.bsky.social · 20d

Few thoughts from me on the newly launched report from @centreforcare.bsky.social

Care Full @carefull.bsky.social · 20d

I (Ruth) have just attended the launch of @centreforcare.bsky.social launch of their research into adult social care worker organising. A really interesting area, especially as Care Full is exploring solidarity in and across care. Thoughts. 🧵
The report is here: centreforcare.ac.uk/publications...

Successfully engaging paid care workers in organising: Challenges, opportunities, and what works | the Centre for Care

This briefing proposes recommendations for successfully engaging care workers in organising.

centreforcare.ac.uk

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