Duncan U Fisher

"This thoroughly researched book is essential reading for all those concerned with understanding who needs care and - most importantly - who provides this care." Marian Baird, The University of Sydney

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Do you have substantial public affairs experience, a deep understanding of how immigration and employment laws can perpetuate exploitation, and a genuine passion for social justice?

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The implications of population ageing for social policy The UK population is ageing, with some ageing better than others. This has implications for health and social care, housing, pensions and education policies.

Centre for Care Director, Kate Hamblin, has contributed to a new House of Commons Library briefing entitled 'The implications of population ageing for social policy'.

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If I'm already on the list am I automatically entered?

‘Really shocking’: Independent Dublin bookstore damaged in arson attack Books Upstairs manager hopes to partially open the D’Olier Street store later on Monday

A great shop that’s so supportivr of writers, and run by the best people. They’re open today if you’re passing, or you can buy a book via their website. @booksupstairs.bsky.social www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...

'Introducing sector bargaining has the potential to be transformative. But without robust enforcement and sufficient funding, the first Fair Pay Agreement risks being remembered less as a turning point and more as another missed opportunity.' Lucinda Allen, Policy Fellow at the Health Foundation

As the government puts a figure on how much it will provide for the first Fair Pay Agreement (FPA) for social care in England, Lucinda Allen looks at what we know about how FPAs will work and whether investment matches scale of Labour’s ambitions of fair pay in the sector ⬇️

https://bit.ly/4mFa5jb

Beta Band at the Barras the night wiz really gid

Sounds a lot, Jack. Where are you living now, mate?

Congratulations Jack! Hope you're well

🔶Futures of Work is now on LinkedIn!

The Futures of Work blog offers critical perspectives on the changing world of work, from technology and labour to culture and policy.

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‘Free Food Places’: Looking Beyond the Food Bank to Better Understand Alternative Models of Food Aid - Kate Haddow, 2025 In the last decade, there has been a vast increase in research into the rise of food aid, particularly food banks, in wealthier countries. However, what has bee...

Hate self promoting posts! And not going to say 'I am delighted' 😂 but also no one will promote this for me 😂. So sod it! Please give my article some love or a repost. This article means a lot to me on food aid beyond the food bank!

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Few thoughts from me on the newly launched report from @centreforcare.bsky.social

Thanks very much, Richard, looks very interesting

Thanks very much, Richard, looks very interesting

Thanks very much for sharing this, Ruth, and for your attendance and engagement yesterday

Lydia has made similar calls in the policy context, in a 2019 report she co-authored about professionalisation of care work across the four UK nations. Can share if interested

Yes, totally agree, @rachelkelso.bsky.social and Homecare Voices, and the work of CaSWO, great examples of this in practice. @uvwunion.bsky.social really get this too

Thank you for this comment and engagement, Ruth, would recommend @richardhumphries.bsky.social work in this area, on what he calls social care's different "political and moral calculus" compared with health (service)

Successfully engaging paid care workers in organising: Challenges, opportunities, and what works | the Centre for Care This briefing proposes recommendations for successfully engaging care workers in organising.

I (Ruth) have just attended the launch of @centreforcare.bsky.social launch of their research into adult social care worker organising. A really interesting area, especially as Care Full is exploring solidarity in and across care. Thoughts. 🧵
The report is here: centreforcare.ac.uk/publications...

Met some traffic on Hadrian's Wall path

Research briefing launch event [online]: Successfully engaging paid care workers in organising: Challenges, opportunities, and what works - Social Policy Association This online event will introduce a new research briefing and generate discussion of organising and union activity among paid adult social care (ASC) workers and [...]

Research briefing launch event: "Successfully engaging paid care workers in organising: Challenges, opportunities, and what works".

12pm to 1pm, 18th September 2025

via Zoom

w/ Duncan Fisher( @duncfsh.bsky.social) and Liam Foster, Uni of Sheffield.

Info ▶️ social-policy.org.uk/events/resea...

On Monday, MPs will debate whether the qualifying period for settlement should be doubled from 5 years to 10.

This would double the time sponsored migrant workers must spend in precarity.

If you oppose these proposals, write to your MP to tell them.

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Social Policy and Society (SPS) are looking for a new Co-Editor!

Deadline for applications: 20th October.

Read all information here: social-policy.org.uk/news/call-fo...

Poster for the Gallant from the Cycle Nation Communities trial. The poster has a QR code leading to the survey

🚲 The GALLANT project is looking for adults (18+) in Glasgow to join the Cycle Nation Trial - a free programme to support people cycling again!

Register your interest ➡️ tinyurl.com/2svs6yf5

FYI @rfmacdonald.bsky.social

SRO is still accepting proposals for their next special issue! The proposed special issue can be on any theme and should offer an exciting contribution to emerging sociological debates. Submit by 24 September 2025. Details below. https://www.britsoc.co.uk/media/26923/sro_si_cfprop2025_dl240925.pdf

SRO is still accepting proposals for their next special issue!

The proposed special issue can be on any theme and should offer an exciting contribution to emerging sociological debates.

Submit by 24 September 2025. Details below.
www.britsoc.co.uk/media/26923/...

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By sharing your experiences, challenges, and ideas, you help shape a stronger future for the sector.

If you work in a care-related role in England, complete the survey today 👉 bit.ly/3HjKU7g

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AI in care: Augmentation or depletion? - Transforming Society Kate Hamblin, Grace Whitfield, and James Wright explore how, despite growing enthusiasm for AI in UK social care, its use raises pressing ethical, equity, and ecological concerns that undermine claims...

In a recent article for Transforming Society, Kate Hamblin, Grace Whitfield & James Wright explore the growing momentum behind AI adoption in UK #socialcare, asking 'More than economy, efficiency and effectiveness: What about ethics, equity and ecology?'
www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/08/07/a...