#AndyBurnham is going to “fix things politics has neglected.”, and #socialcare is front and centre. A big challenge, and it’s time to resolve it. 👍🙏👏
Melanie Henwood
@melanie-henwood.bsky.social
UK Social policy research analyst for past 40+ years; self-employed; family carer; animal lover; former private pilot, erratic equestrian, Springsteen follower and village dweller.
The outstanding #PeterHennessy has been commentating on British politics for 50 years. Now as he retires from #HofL this is his final broadcast, making the case for #DecencyPolitics A gem of a programme www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Currently - Decency Politics - BBC Sounds
Peter Hennessy asks what has happened to decency in our politics.
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Patricia Greene, the voice of #JillArcher for 69 years RIP #TheArchers
#DameLouiseCasey stating case for ‘ National health and care service’ #Today #BBCRadio4 “the right thing to do”. Beginning national consultation 👍
Today would have been Mum and Dad’s 75th wedding anniversary. They almost made it to 63 years before Dad died. Mum won’t know what the day is anymore. 💕 🥲
The independent living movement and our understanding of #DisabilityRights owes so much to the courage and determination of #AnnMacfarlane. Her death is a great loss RIP Ann. kcil.org.uk/in-memory-of...
In Memory of Ann Macfarlane OBE – Kcil
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#CarersWeek2026 @carers-uk.bsky.social some reflections on the ongoing challenges carers face to be heard and supported ipc.brookes.ac.uk/walk-a-mile-...
Walk a mile in someone’s shoes - IPC Brookes
To mark Carers Week 2026, and informed by our recent work supporting the development of a carer’s strategy for a local authority, IPC Visiting Research Fellow Dr Melanie Henwood reflects on what matte...
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I do love #AussieCrime novels and have just devoured this over the weekend by the excellent #DinukaMckenzie
Blimey #TheArchers. I think I need a little lie down 🙄😩🤔
#BBCNewsAtTen bookends the programme with football stories. Really?? Shortage of news?
A gem of a programme on the 1951 #FestivalOfBritain 75 years on. Astonishing achievement in the postwar austerity www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
BBC Two - The 1951 Festival of Britain: A Brave New World
Story behind the festival which showed how to carve out a bright future through design.
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#NedraTalleyRoss last member of the sensational Ronettes has died aged 80. RIP. What a sound they made! www.theguardian.com/music/2026/a...
Nedra Talley Ross, last surviving member of the Ronettes, dies aged 80
Singer performed hits including Be My Baby with her cousins Ronnie Spector and Estelle Bennett
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#Detectorists featured on #ThoughtForTheDay hands off - a wonderful programme is not a religious metaphor; it’s a secular delight.
10 Key messages on #OlderPeople health by @gerisoc.bsky.social - essential reading for policy-makers & commissioners - modern service framework #frailty & #EndofLifeCare #palliative 1. Number of people 85 years and older is expected to double by 2047 (1.7m increasing to 3.3m) www.bgs.org.uk/keymsgs
BGS key messages: Older people's healthcare | British Geriatrics Society
BGS key messages have been developed to provide members and multidisciplinary colleagues with topline information about specific issues relating to older people's healthcare. We encourage discussion o...
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Very sad news about #JenniMurray. Consummate broadcaster, long time host of Womens Hour and a lovely person. RIP. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Dame Jenni Murray: Former BBC Woman's Hour host dies at 75
She was the Radio 4 programme's longest-serving presenter, having left in 2020 after 33 years.
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Dame Louise Casey #SocialCare on #Today #Radio4 time for a new Beveridge to deal with the Giant of our times of ageing and dementia. And political commitment to delivery. A glimmer of hope? @bsgageismsig.bsky.social
Nigel Farage lied multiple times at his press conference today - including saying no-one who voted Green in Gorton and Denton has a job and he's "certain" Reform won most British born voters in the by-election, based on zero evidence, and yet not a single journalist there pushed back on them
I binged #SmallProphets this week - what a joy to slide into this parallel world of whimsy. Wonderful writing and cast. 👏👍
There are some events in #WinterOlympics where the commentators really aid understanding. And then there’s #BigAir where it’s just a total word salad between two people as if no one else is watching or listening …🤔🙄
Stunning interview on the #Mandelson scandal by Gordon Brown on #BBCR4 forensic, incisive and clear on actions needed by the PM. 👏👏👍
A UN Convention will help us to act, advocate and empower. For this #GlobalRally I write about why a convention for older people matters to #socialwork @basw-uk.bsky.social @researchip.bsky.social @ageinternational.bsky.social tinyurl.com/3nnzsfwz
Why global work on rights for older people matters to social work – Effective Practice
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Global Alliance@garopsec.bsky.social · 6mo agoOur #GlobalRally2026 kicks off today - a week of coordinated global mobilisation for the #AgeWithRights campaign. We are insisting on older people's full participation in the drafting of the UN convention at all stages. Repost to show your solidarity! #EqualVoicesEqualRights
#OurManInMoscow excellent insightful profile of the consummate broadcaster @bbcstever.bsky.social such a calm, measured, gentle and insightful journalist.
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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A sad farewell today to #JimThomas @skillsforcare.bsky.social @longhouseman.bsky.social but a wonderful celebration of a life well lived. 💕
