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Families and the Law of Social Care
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August 7, 2026 · 1 hr 25 minIn this episode, Michael sits down with Karen Hoer, Director and Owner of WiNurture Childcare, for a conversation about the realities of children’s residential care, trauma and why the sector needs fundamental reform. Together, Michael and…
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July 10, 2026 · 1 hr 12 minIn this episode, Michael speaks with Ruth Maver, daughter of a care home resident living with dementia, about the emotional, practical and financial realities of supporting a loved one through their care journey. Together, Michael and Ruth…
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June 26, 2026 · 1 hr 24 minThis week, Michael sits down with Sophie Chester-Glyn, Director of CoProduce Care, to explore one of the biggest misconceptions in social care: the idea that the sector is “broken.” Drawing on decades of experience in social care, Sophie…
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Care Inside the M25
June 12, 2026 · 1 hr 11 minIn this episode, Michael and Theodore Powell, CEO of Springdene Nursing & Care Homes, unpack the realities of residential care within London’s M25 and why Social Care needs a complete cultural rethink, not just more funding. Together, they…
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June 5, 2026 · 49 minIn this episode, Michael and Sue Sheath, former Director of Regulation and Quality Improvement at Barchester Healthcare, explore the emotional realities of Social Care, the pressures Providers face, and what quality care truly looks like…
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Care at a Crossroads: Reform Through the Eyes of SCIE
May 22, 2026 · 1 hr 24 minIn the latest episode, Michael chats to Gerard Crofton-Martin, Interim CEO of the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE), about why social care remains one of the most misunderstood yet critically important parts of our…
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How Mentoring Is Changing the System
May 15, 2026 · 1 hr 12 minIn this episode, Michael sits down with Francesca Salussolia, Founder of Goal 17 & Wowment, for a powerful conversation on why relationships, not systems, sit at the heart of effective social care. Drawing on her work supporting…
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Complex Care: Customer Service Where It Matters Most
April 29, 2026 · 58 minIn this episode, Michael sits down with Gillian Short, Managing Director of Flourish Healthcare and Support, to explore leadership, culture and the realities of building a supported living provider from the ground up. Together, Michael and…
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What’s the Change All Care Homes Need To Make?
April 21, 2026 · 1 hr 30 minIn this episode, Michael sits down with Ali George, Owner of Arcadia Care, to explore what happens when a care home completely rethinks its workforce model. Arcadia Care has raised pay well above competitors, eliminating agency staff, and…
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The Cost of Low-Cost Care
April 2, 2026 · 1 hr 18 minIn this episode, Michael chats to Jon Allen, Director of Valuecare Ltd., to explore the realities behind running care homes in the United Kingdom, from the human side of care to the harsh financial pressures that sometimes push Providers…
About the show
“Welcome to Social Care” is a go-to resource for anyone starting a journey in Social Care. You may be seeking care for yourself or a relative, or you may be starting a career in the sector. Whichever the case, “Welcome to Social Care” is designed for you.
Hosted by Michael Butcher, this series dives into the realities of Social Care in England, unpacking questions that you may have, but also providing the inner secrets that Providers want you to know.
Each episode features open interviews with sector experts and thought leaders, signposting to additional resources, with honest conversations aimed at demystifying the complex, complicated and often confusing sector.
Whether you’re just starting to explore the sector or have been involved in the sector for years, tune in and stay subscribed for detailed analysis and expert-led guidance. Welcome to Social Care!
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