@melanie-henwood.bsky.social
UK Social policy research analyst for past 40+ years; self-employed; family carer; animal lover; former private pilot, erratic equestrian, Springsteen follower and village dweller.
@lsepoliticsblog.bsky.socialReposted by @melanie-henwood.bsky.socialAndy Burnham's ambition to build a National Care Service might be finally giving hope for meaningful reform to adult social care.
But hope alone is not enough and lots of questions remain, writes
@melanie-henwood.bsky.social .
@melanie-henwood.bsky.socialAndy Burnham’s announcement on a National Care Service, some reflections from me blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
@melanie-henwood.bsky.socialAndy Burnham’s commitment to fixing social care is very welcome. But a 2029 Manifesto commitment for a #NationalCareService offers nothing to people currently facing uncertain and catastrophic costs for care.
@melanie-henwood.bsky.socialConcerns over the wellbeing and whereabouts of #SirRanulphFiennes raise many questions but particularly about the role of the @publicguardian.blog.gov.uk.web.brid.gy
@melanie-henwood.bsky.socialWorried about AI taking over and destroying us all? Invaluable advice here…
@melanie-henwood.bsky.socialOh! Very sad to learn #MontyDon is leaving #BBCGardenersWorld. I will miss sharing the views of Longmeadow and Ned. The first programme of Spring always brings hope of renewal. Thank you Monty 👍🙏👏 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...