Who Cares?

New Episode: Who Cares? Podcast – Let’s Talk Endometriosis

This week, Georgie, Lucia, and Sam join John to open up about the realities of living with endometriosis – a raw, honest, and compassionate conversation that’s not to be missed.
 
From heartbreaking personal experiences to genuinely reassuring advice, they explore what it means to be heard, supported, and taken seriously. 
 
If you or someone you care about is affected by endometriosis, this episode offers real talk, shared strength, and practical guidance on where to turn for help.
 
Listen now and share with someone who needs to hear this.
 
#WhoCaresPodcast #EndometriosisAwareness #ChronicIllness #SupportMatters #WomensHealthUK
 

Skills for care and Who Cares? On tour- Collaborative Working

Skills for Care dive into Collaborative Working with a great group who are pushing themselves to be a supportive team. 
 
All fun and learning with even phones being thrown from car windows.
 
Take a moment to listen

Skills for Care, CEO network Q&A

Moments to reflect with Q&A after a great meeting on the benefits of collaboration and AI in social care. 

Ai in Social Care at the Skills for Care CEO network

Take a moment to consider Ai and the benefit or risks within socal care.
 
Skills for Care in collaboration with Devon Integrated Social Care Alliance.

Who Cares? On is on tour and brings you Care in a Cup with Skills for Care

🎙️ New Podcast: Unlocking the Learning & Development Support Scheme for Social Care! 🚀
 
Are you an adult social care provider looking to access funding for workforce training and development? Our latest podcast breaks down everything you need to know about the Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS) and the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS). 
 
🔹 What’s Changing?  
The Workforce Development Fund (WDF) ends on March 31, 2024 —but the new LDSS fund runs until March 2025! Get up to £2,035 per learner for qualifications like:  
✅ Level 2 Dementia Care  
✅ CQC Inspection Preparation  
✅ Digital Leadership  
✅ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management  
 
🔹 How Does It Work? 
💰 60% funding on claim submission, 40% on completion
📅 Courses must be completed by March 2025  
⚠️ Limited funding—once it’s gone, it’s gone!  
 
🔹 Who’s Eligible?  
✔️ Non-regulated care staff, CQC registered & deputy managers  
❌ Nurses, OTs & Social Workers not eligible  
✔️ Must be ASC-WDS compliant  
 
🔹 What’s the ASC-WDS & Why Should You Register?  
💾 Digitize & track staff training & compliance  
✅ Automatic reminders for mandatory training  
📊 Benchmarking tools on pay, turnover & retention  
🎉 Exclusive discounts on training & development  
 
📅 Don't miss out! Get started now—funding is limited! Listen to our podcast & check out the Care Bubble Platform for full details.  
 
#SocialCareFunding #LDSS #SkillsForCare #ASCWDS #CareWorkforceDevelopment #TrainingOpportunities

Who Cares? On tour to bring you care in a cup with Skill for care

 🚀 New Podcast Alert: The Care Workforce Pathway Explained! 🎙️ 
 
 
 
Looking to build a rewarding career in adult social care? Or are you an employer seeking to support and retain staff? Our latest podcast dives into the Care Workforce Pathway—the first nationally recognized framework defining job roles, skills, and career progression in social care.  
 
 
 
🔹 What is the Care Workforce Pathway?
 
A clear, structured guide for care workers at all levels—from entry roles to leadership—aligning qualifications, skills, and knowledge.  
 
 
 
🔹 Why should employers adopt it?
 
It enhances staff development, workforce planning, and retention, with early adopters like Brandon Trust in Cornwall already seeing positive impacts.  
 
 
 
🔹 Resources & What’s Next?
 
The Department of Health and Social Care is rolling out tools to support implementation and launching phase 2 of the pathway in Spring 2025.  
 
 
 
🔹 Join the Conversation!
 
SfC are hosting an event in March with early adopters sharing insights—plus, peer support and a free lunch! Book here
 
 
 
📅 Tune in now and learn how this pathway could shape the future of social care careers. Links available on the Care Bubble Platform.
 
 
 
#CareCareerPathway #SocialCareJobs #CareerGrowth #WorkforceDevelopment #CareBubble

NHS One Devon 10-year plan are you involved?

🎙️ Who Cares? New Episode!🎙️  
 
Join us as Steve Clark and Nicola Bonas from NHS One Devon sit down with John Powell and Ruth Wells to explore the 10-year NHS Forward Plan.  
💡 What’s in store?  
🔹 How people’s voices are shaping the future of healthcare  
 
🔹 Why community involvement is at the heart of NHS planning  
 
🔹 How YOU can play a part in building a better health system  
 
 
 
 
Don’t miss this insightful conversation! 🎧 Listen now and be part of the change.  
 
📢 #WhoCaresPodcast #NHSForwardPlan #OneDevon #YourVoiceMatters

HEADWAY DEVON CHAT ALL THINGS ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY

🎙️ New Episode Alert! Who Cares? Podcast 🎙️ 
 
This week, we’re diving into the world of Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and the vital work of Headway Devon. Join Steve Clark and Nicola Bonas from NHS One Devon as they chat with Ruth Wells and John Powell, who share powerful insights into living with ABI and the support available.  
 
From the challenges of recovery to the importance of specialist services, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!  
💬 Share your thoughts in the comments!  
 
#WhoCaresPodcast #AcquiredBrainInjury #HeadwayDevon #NHSOneDevon #BrainInjuryAwareness

Who Cares on tour in Torbay to chat Hiv and Testing.

🎙️ New Podcast Episode! 🎙️  
 
In this episode of Who Cares?, John Powell and Laura Travers sit down with Sarah Aston, a Public Health Specialist, to take a deep dive into HIV, testing, and breaking the stigma.  
 
From the importance of early diagnosis to the latest advancements in care, this conversation sheds light on what we all need to know.  
 
💡 Why does testing matter?  
💡 How can we tackle misconceptions?  
💡 What’s next in HIV prevention and treatment?  
 
Tune in now and join the conversation! 🎧  
 
#WhoCaresPodcast #HIVAwareness #PublicHealth #GetTested #BreakingStigma

Who Cares? Meets our MP Martin Wrigley and chats National Insurance changes and more...

🚨 Who Cares? A Discussion on National Insurance Changes & Their Impact 🚨  
 
Join us for an important conversation with Martin Wrigley, our Newton Abbot MP, alongside Geoffrey Cox, Robin Sutton, Jo Rice, and Dominic Spayne.  
 
We’ll be diving into the National Insurance changes and what they mean for businesses, social care, and commissioning. 💡  
 
This is a critical discussion for anyone affected by these changes—whether you're a business owner, a care provider, or simply concerned about the future of our care sector. 
 
#WhoCares #SocialCare #BusinessImpact #NationalInsurance #NewtonAbbot