Guest: Professor Martin Green OBE, CEO of Care England 

Host: Nikki Walker, President of Social Care at RLDatix and CEO of QCS and Carebeans

In the the second episode of Nikki Meets, a spin off series of The Care Social where Nikki Walker, CEO of QCS, sits down with senior leaders shaping the future of social care.

This time, Nikki is joined by Professor Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive of Care England, one of the sector’s most influential voices and advocates.

Together they explore some of the most pressing issues in social care today, including:

• Why social care struggles to get equal attention alongside the NHS
• The urgent need for a clear workforce strategy and genuine career pathways
• Practical steps providers can take to make their voices heard locally
• How digital transformation and AI can reshape care delivery
• The challenges facing the CQC and what needs to change in regulation
• Advice for the next generation of care leaders

Professor Green doesn’t hold back in this wide-ranging conversation. As he puts it: 'Social care isn’t just a cost to the taxpayer — it’s an economic force that drives local communities.'

Listen to hear why he remains optimistic about the sector’s future, and what social care providers can do now to influence change. 

Enjoyed this podcast, take a listen to the first episode where Nikki talks to Dr Jane Townson OBE, CEO of Homecare Association

Listen now: https://www.qcs.co.uk/the-care-social-podcast-nikki-meets-dr-jane-townson-obe/

Learn more about QCS: https://www.qcs.co.uk/

Care England: https://www.careengland.org.uk/