CMM - OFF THE PAGE

CMM – OFF THE PAGE is a podcast brought to you by CMM magazine. The podcast is hosted by respected leaders in the social care sector alongside CMM’s editorial team and is essential listening for all decision makers working in the sector. Guest speakers will equip listeners with take-home advice developed from learned experience having overcome the very problems we strive to solve in each episode. Topics include everything from legal challenges and recruitment strategies to supporting workforce wellbeing and technology innovations in the social care sector. CMM – OFF THE PAGE adds to CMM’s portfolio of content, which already delivers daily news, blogs, a monthly magazine and CMM Insight events. Subscription is FREE and is available to listen to via Spotify and iTunes. Podcasts will be published every other month.Visit www.caremanagementmatters.co.uk for more information and visit CMM’s Twitter feed for updates. To get involved in the podcast, contact: editor@caremanagementmatters.co.uk

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CMM OFF THE PAGE | WHAT DOES THE GENERAL ELECTION OUTCOME MEAN FOR SOCIAL CARE?

September 03, 2024 • CMM Magazine • Season 2 • Episode 2

Season 2, Episode 2: What does the general election outcome mean for social care?

The second season of CMM OFF THE PAGE continues with a discussion about the outcome of the general election, in which the Labour Party formed a new Government, and its numerous implications for the social care sector.

This episode was co-hosted by Professor Vic Rayner OBE, Chief Executive Officer at the National Care Forum (NCF), and Martin Rix, Chief Executive Officer at Belong, Melanie Williams, President of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) and Isaac Samuels, Co-production Advisor at Think Local Act Personal (TLAP), joined the conversation as expert guests.

The sector has reacted with disappointment to Government's recent announcements concerning the withdrawal of the Adult Social Care Training and Development Fund and the indefinite postponement of the Adult Social Care charging reforms. What will the fallout be, and will Government introduce any new measures?

In addition, listen to get up to speed with the first 100 days in office, pick apart Labour's manifesto pledges, understand the role of local government and recognise social care as being integral to economic growth.

Episode speakers

Professor Vic Rayner OBE
Vic chairs Government’s national workforce and national social care advisory groups, is a regular national and international speaker and has extensive knowledge and expertise across a wide range of care, support, housing and social policy agendas. Vic also Chairs the Global Ageing Network and has worked extensively with international partners on key areas of innovation and change.

Martin Rix
Martin Rix is Chief Executive at Belong, a not-for-profit provider specialising in the care and support of older people, many of whom live with dementia. Belong runs eight ‘Care villages’ providing a range of residential care, independent living and support options, as well as extensive communal amenities. It also runs home care and day care services from each location.

Melanie Williams
Melanie has over 30 years’ leadership experience, working in local government, the NHS and the voluntary sector. Currently Corporate Director for Adult Social Care and Public Health at Nottinghamshire County Council, Melanie is also ADASS President, following leadership roles as Policy Trustee, Mental Health Policy Lead and Social Justice Priority Lead.

Isaac Samuels
Isaac Samuels has dedicated his career to social justice, focusing on elevating and advancing equality for individuals from racialised backgrounds. Recognising that harm is a lived experience for many due to racism, Isaac has contributed to various programmes, including the NHS Assembly, Think Local Act Personal and most recently, the All-Parliamentary Group on adult social care. His work in delivering co-production across multiple systems has established him as a respected community campaigner and co-production advisor.

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