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Richard Humphries

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Social care & health geek. Herefordshire & London. Author ‘Ending the Social Care Crisis - a new road to reform’. Wolves supporter.

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Helen Barnard @helenbarnard.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Is there any chance we can somehow sue Man City to pay for social care?
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Andrew Harrop @andrewharrop.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Buzzing to see the National Care Service at the heart of Andy Burnham's vision fabians.org.uk/publication/...
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Richard Humphries @richardhumphries.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
#socialcare all over the news again this morning. But it’s all about what is costs & the ’pain’ of how we pay for it, not what it’s for and why it’s important.
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Richard Humphries @richardhumphries.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
No @gwr.com - services are not running normally. 11.26 WOP>PAD delayed outside Oxford and Reading waiting for a platform and now waiting a driver to arrive. Blaming all of this on a tragedy much earlier this morning is reprehensible. Poor show. No wonder you turn off replies.
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Jessica Elgot @jessicaelgot.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Statement from Progressive Judaism leaders - Rabbi Josh Levy and Rabbi Charley Baginsky “Holding an Israeli government accountable for its actions does not cause antisemitism. Antisemites cause antisemitism. progressivejudaism.org.uk/rabbi-charle...
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Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy: No single response can speak for British Jews - The Movement for Progressive Judaism
As we approach the High Holy Days, we enter a season of teshuvah, of looking honestly at ourselves, taking responsibility and asking what must change. Yet there is a temptation, on days like these, to...
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Our new briefing suggests strong public support for social care reform, but mixed views on how to raise investment. Inaction costs those needing care, the sector and the economy substantially. The Casey Commission’s Big Conversation is a chance to build public consensus ⬇️ bit.ly/4i6a0GG
The image presents a chart comparing the popularity of funding options for the NHS and social care, including tax increases, spending cuts and other measures.
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Nigel Edwards @nigel-edwards.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
This makes me mad. I met him when he was appointed as Perm Sec at DHSC and was profoundly underwhelmed. Eveything he subsequently did suggested that I had hugely overestimated him.
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Richard Humphries @richardhumphries.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Earlier today it was a pleasure to record this for @channel4news.bsky.social with Damian Green, @laylamoran.bsky.social & Matt Frei #socialcare www.channel4.com/news/why-has...
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Why has EVERYONE FAILED to fix social care?
Social care is the thorny issue which politicians have failed to solve for decades. Today though, the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham put it back on the political agenda as he called for a ‘National C...
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Richard Humphries @richardhumphries.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Excellent thread:
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Richard Humphries @richardhumphries.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Policy Press publish some mighty fine books. Just saying.
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Richard Humphries @richardhumphries.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
A lot of media contact ahead of Andy Burnham’s speech on social care tomorrow. Looks like being a busy day.
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James Ball @jamesrball.com · 27/07/2026
I do worry the cult of the NHS has gone too far: covid messaging was "protect the NHS" not "protect your neighbour", now social care pitch rolling is "protect the NHS", not "you and your loved ones deserve peace of mind over the end of your lives".
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Richard Humphries @richardhumphries.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Coverage of #socialcare on #r4today this morning suggests little has been learnt from the failure of previous governments to tackle this issue. There is a better way. www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2022/10/27/c...
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Care: the work that makes all other work possible - Transforming Society
Richard Humphries addresses the current failures of the adult social care system in the United Kingdom. The government's focus on social and economic progress and its unwillingness to invest in social...
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Richard Humphries @richardhumphries.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Here we go again.
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Kemi Badenoch tells PM not to raise taxes to fund social care
In a letter to the PM, the Conservative leader offers to work with him on adult social care reform.
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Richard Humphries @richardhumphries.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Stephen Kinnock's promotion creates a vacancy for #socialcare minister, his successor will be the 18th in 25 years. It will be a vital appointment given the importance attached to social care by the Prime Minister. Fingers crossed.
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ADASS @adass.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
DASS, Stuart Cowley, explores why the future of adult social care reform depends on empowering communities, neighbourhoods and local systems to shape solutions reflecting local needs. Read his blog: www.adass.org.uk/why-the-future-of-social-care-depends-on-relationships-and-community-strength/
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Why the future of social care depends on relationships and community strength - ADASS
Stuart Cowley, Director of Adult Social Care and Health at Wigan Council, explores why the future of adult social care reform depends on empowering communities, neighbourhoods and local systems to sha...
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Richard Humphries @richardhumphries.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
“Imagine if he could emulate Tony Blair’s relentless and single-minded focus on the Northern Ireland peace process or ‘education, education, education’. The personal commitment of the prime minister could be a game changer.”
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Andrew Harrop @andrewharrop.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Brilliant to hear BBC reports that Andy Burnham wants to prioritise a National Care Service. Here’s one I made earlier… fabians.org.uk/publication/...
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Richard Humphries @richardhumphries.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
With Andy Burnham looking set to become the next PM what could this mean for #socialcare? Some thoughts @healthfoundation.bsky.social www.health.org.uk/features-and...
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Richard Humphries @richardhumphries.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
With Andy Burnham looking set to become the next PM what could this mean for #socialcare? Some thoughts @healthfoundation.bsky.social www.health.org.uk/features-and...
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Richard Humphries @richardhumphries.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Baroness Casey interviewed on #r4today earlier about a new public consultation on #socialcare. We have of course been here before data.parliament.uk/DepositedPap...
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Jo Kibble (Political Animal) @politicanimal.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
I see that the Southampton rioters are once again proving to be the kind of decent, law-abiding, women-defending, pleasant stout yeomen of the shire we should be paying attention to.
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Richard Humphries @richardhumphries.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
#thearchers has had a good #carersweek, not so good on mental capacity
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Local Government Association (LGA) @local.gov.uk · 30/05/2026
The NHS Modernisation Bill, which disbands the current Healthwatch, risks organisations being seen to mark their own homework. That’s why we’re urging the Govt to pause and work with #LocalGov to develop a clear and workable model. 👇 orlo.uk/JuL3w
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Richard Humphries @richardhumphries.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Good. Lack of prep in opposition explains much of the current govt’s woes. Nowhere is that more evident than social care www.politico.eu/article/andy...
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Labour leadership hopeful Andy Burnham working on 100-day plan for government
The Greater Manchester mayor’s team is drawing up a plan for his first 100 days in Downing Street that will likely include reforms to England’s creaking social care system.
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Richard Humphries @richardhumphries.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
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Wes Streeting on X: "https://t.co/9qI2Bj35ZK" / X
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
It's been 16 months since I left X, and I feel so much better for it. I hadn't realised just how big an impact the daily tsunami of hate, trolling, sealioning and strategic incomprehension was having on my state of mind. I cannot understand why anyone who values their mental health is still there.
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Rob Ford @robfordmancs.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Social care reform, immediately. Bon the commission, give task force 3 months to propose final recommendations building from Dilnot proposals, implement immediately with penny on basic and higher rates of income tax to pay for it. Immediately transforms local govt fortunes too…
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
I think we now have the answer
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Richard Humphries @richardhumphries.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
”AI is going to increase inequality between labour and capital. That is almost for sure. I would say it is setting us up for a . . . shitshow.”
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High earners race ahead on AI as workplace divide widens
FT-Focaldata poll offers early evidence on how the technology is reshaping work and reinforcing gender and pay gaps
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@bobhudson.bsky.social @bobhudson.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Funding your own care? It’s a personal quagmire and a policy mess - my view in the always interesting Eyes & Ears Substack. open.substack.com/pub/eyesande...
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Funding your care: the forgotten means-test
The sorry state of adult social care dominates today's edition. Also, the inward investment mission to the US, recognition for an unsung hero, and can we now have a grown-up discussion on Brexit?
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John Fugelsang @johnfugelsang.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
55 yrs ago this week, 4/17/71, all 4 former Beatles had solo singles in the UK charts: Paul McCartney: "Another Day," Ringo Starr: "It Don’t Come Easy" John Lennon: "Power To The People" George Harrison: "My Sweet Lord" All 4 songs still sound great, 55 yrs later. Play 'em loud.
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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 12/04/2026
Hungary has chosen Europe. Europe has always chosen Hungary. A country reclaims its European path. The Union grows stronger.
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Andy Cowper @hpiandycowper.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
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Cowper’s Cut 421: Make Young Master Wesley Streeting Grate Again!
The latest set of health questions in the 2025 edition of the long-running British Social Attitudes survey find a small net improvement in public attitudes towards the NHS. It’s statistically signific...
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Richard Humphries @richardhumphries.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Local government following the NHS into a vortex of disreorganisation. It won’t end well.
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Richard Humphries @richardhumphries.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Here’s the social justice argument for reversing the trend for social care spending to come increasingly from council tax not general taxation.
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Local Government Association (LGA) @local.gov.uk · 13/03/2026
Join our Smith Square Debate: Care where we live: what needs to change in local government for ASC reform? This high-profile debate brings people connected to #AdultSocialCare together to consider the role of #LocalGov in a future reformed system. Full details at: orlo.uk/3QwV1
Promotional graphic for a Smith Square Debates event titled “Care where we live: what needs to change in local government for adult social care reform?” Taking place 24 March, 5.15pm–8.00pm. Speakers listed: Cllr Dr Wendy Taylor MBE, Rt Hon Dame Patricia Hewitt DBE, Rt Hon Damian Green, and Richard Humphries. Venue: 18 Smith Square, London SW1P 3HZ.
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Richard Humphries @richardhumphries.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Excellent customer service from @principalitybs.bsky.social yesterday, a person at the end of the phone. Quick, efficient, friendly. Thank you.
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Richard Humphries @richardhumphries.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
@channel4tv.bsky.social #crufts please can we see more of the dogs and less of certain celebrities (despite their impressive grooming)
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Local Government Association (LGA) @local.gov.uk · 04/03/2026
Join our Smith Square Debate: Care where we live: what needs to change in local government for ASC reform? This high-profile debate brings people connected to #AdultSocialCare together to consider the role of #LocalGov in a future reformed system. Full details at: orlo.uk/8ZLwl
Promotional graphic for a Smith Square Debates event titled “Care where we live: what needs to change in local government for adult social care reform?” Taking place 24 March, 5.15pm–8.00pm. Speakers listed: Cllr Dr Wendy Taylor MBE, Rt Hon Dame Patricia Hewitt DBE, Rt Hon Damian Green, and Richard Humphries. Venue: 18 Smith Square, London SW1P 3HZ.
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Richard Humphries @richardhumphries.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Just listened to Dame Louise Casey on #r4today. Its always been easier to describe what’s wrong with #socialcare than put it right. Hopefully she’ll say more this afternoon at the @nuffieldtrust.org.uk summit.
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Richard Humphries @richardhumphries.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Superb, insightful series. I suspect those who most need to watch this will not.
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Europe on the Edge with Katya Adler
Aggression, ambition and allies. Western Europe has long played a central role on the global stage, but how will it confront the challenges of a turbulent new era?
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Laura Catchpole @lauracatchpolemha.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
At MHA, we’ve now made our views known to the Home Office on their consultation on the proposed changes to settlement, telling them that their proposals will have real consequences for adult social care. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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Sathnam Sanghera @sathnam.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Lost my phone in London, with four credit cards and £150 cash in the case. Returned to me within 21 minutes. This hellhole of a city eh.
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Richard Humphries @richardhumphries.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Welcome but disappointing that for the 16th year in a row financial thresholds for publicly funded #socialcare remain frozen. The means test keeps getting meaner.
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Stephen Kinnock on X: "From April more than 150,000 working age disabled adults will keep hundreds of pounds more a year, to help with everyday costs. Plus our £723 million investment will fund life-changing home adaptations, so older and disabled people can live independently. https://t.co/vkjqPhrULI" / X
From April more than 150,000 working age disabled adults will keep hundreds of pounds more a year, to help with everyday costs. Plus our £723 million investment will fund life-changing home adaptations, so older and disabled people can live independently. https://t.co/vkjqPhrULI
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Richard Humphries @richardhumphries.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
1/2 Care minister on #r4today proudly announcing uplift to minimum income guarantee for disabled people & disabled facilitates grant. Welcome, but
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Richard Humphries @richardhumphries.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
As ever, @sathnam.bsky.social nails it.
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Richard Humphries @richardhumphries.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
“the most disadvantaged councils have lost the most funding compared to the least” good analysis www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
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The complex story of public health and prevention spending in local government | The King's Fund
What do longer term trends in local government spending tell us about the government’s commitment to the prevention shift?
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Richard Humphries @richardhumphries.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Anas who?
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Richard Humphries @richardhumphries.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
“An absolute rag of a publication”. I shall not be cancelling my subscription.
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