Hosted by Michael Butcher, this podcast 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.

In this second episode, Michael interviews Twinglobe’s Julie Burton, a respected care leader with nearly 40 years of experience in the sector.

Together, they explore:

What’s changed in social care from the 1980s to today (and why complexity has exploded).

Why care homes are often misunderstood (and why families arrive in fear).

The emotional reality of care home admissions: grief, anger, fear and isolation.

Why “choice” in care is often an illusion, especially after hospital discharge.

The blurred line between residential and nursing care.

How great care homes build true community for residents, families and staff.

Julie also shares practical advice for families navigating care for the first time, including how to slow down, ask better questions, and protect your loved one’s rights during discharge planning.

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Let’s continue the conversation on LinkedIn 👇

🔗 Linkedin.com/in/michaelzbutcher

🔗 Linkedin.com/in/julie-burton-5a150443

#socialcare #carehomesuk #healthandsocialcare #carehomes

“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.

If you found this episode helpful, please leave a review and share it with your network.

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Hosted by Michael Butcher, this podcast 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.

In this first episode, Michael sits down with Haris Khan (CEO and Co-Founder of the Curaa Group) to explore the economics of care businesses, a crucial but often confusing part of the sector that families rarely get clear information about.

Together, Michael and Haris explore:

• Why so many people believe the NHS pays for social care, and what actually happens in practice.
• How funding rules, thresholds and means-testing shape people’s care choices.
• The true size and economic importance of social care, and why it receives so little political attention.
• Why smaller providers often innovate faster than large care groups, and what that means for care quality.
• How fee structures and private-pay dynamics create very different margins across the sector.
• The growing risk of “care deserts” and what needs to change to build a sustainable, future-proof system.

This episode offers a clear, expert-led breakdown of how the business side of care works — the very insights most providers wish families understood before starting their journey.

If you found this episode helpful, please leave a review and share it with your network.

Let’s continue the conversation on LinkedIn 👇

🔗 Linkedin.com/in/michaelzbutcher

🔗 Linkedin.com/in/haris-khan-b318711

#socialcare #carehomesuk #healthandsocialcare #carehomes

“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.

If you found this episode helpful, please leave a review and share it with your network.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.