In this episode, Michael speaks with Katrina Hall, Director of Bay Care Group, Project Lead for Providers Unite, and well-known care-sector advocate.

Drawing on years of experience in leadership positions, Kat offers a candid, unfiltered look at what’s really happening in social care today.

Together, Michael and Kat explore:

• Why finding the right care is so complex, and what families should actually look for when choosing a provider.
• The growing pressure on the sector, from workforce shortages to funding gaps and policy changes.
• Why many care providers are struggling to survive, and what that means for the future of care.
• The reality behind “choice” in social care, and how financial constraints often shape outcomes.
• The rise of the unregulated care market and how it compares to traditional providers.
• Why social care is still widely misunderstood, and the stories that never make it into the media.
• The increasing complexity of care needs, from dementia to high-dependency support at home.
• The hidden work carers do every day, and why they deserve far more recognition and pay.

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“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. Connect with Michael Butcher on LinkedIn and join the conversation. 

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