This 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 shares why great care is about far more than services and funding. It’s about community, independence, dignity and ensuring that people remain at the centre of every decision made about their lives.

Michael and Sophie also explore:

• Why people receiving care must be empowered to speak up and have their needs heard.
• The vital role families, neighbours, local businesses and communities play in supporting vulnerable people.
• Why social care may not need “fixing” as much as the systems around it need reform.
• How perceptions of mental health and care have changed over the last 40 years, and where stigma still exists today.
• The increasing complexity of care needs and the growing pressures Providers face.
• The challenges families experience when a loved one transitions into care.
• How Providers balance independence, safeguarding, family relationships and quality of life.
• The importance of meaningful activity, connection and purpose in helping people live longer, healthier lives.

This episode offers a thought-provoking conversation about why building caring communities may be just as important as funding services.

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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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