John Kennedy

Independent consultant and commentator in adult social care. Getting our care system right is essential for us all!

[John Kennedy @JohnnyCosmos]

Striking how many of the themes that shaped Power to People @DesKellyOBE remain central to the reform agenda.

[Department of Health @healthdpt]

A 10-year strategic plan and initial delivery plan for much needed reform within adult social care has been published.

🗣️Minister Nesbitt said the plans are "are intended to deliver the vital reform needed to respond to complex challenges" in adult social care and support services.

➡️https://t.co/r8AWD9U2Jl

[Department of Health @healthdpt]

🏘️ "It's the beginning of the Neighbourhood approach for Northern Ireland."

👥 Permanent Secretary Mike Farrar attended an Integrated Neighbourhood Teams programme development workshop.

👇 Hear how the model aims to provide services at neighbourhood level

[Department of Health @healthdpt]

🙏 "I want to say thank you to @CLARE_CIC for everything they do."

👥 The Health Minister and Chief Pharmaceutical Officer spoke with CLARE volunteers, staff and service users.

🏘️ Minister Nesbitt praised their work and said it tied in perfectly with the Neighbourhood Model.

[Sonia Sodha @soniasodha]

The pitch that works for 300k Labour members and the pitch that works for the whole country are not one and the same. Massive structural issue in how both parties select prime ministers when they’re in government. Nothing to be done about it, but it will be damaging.

[Sonia Sodha @soniasodha]

In tomorrow's Times: Labour had to scratch its Burnham itch. Makerfield will be a trial run of Burnham v Farage. If he wins, Starmer should step aside & the PLP should avoid the self-indulgence of a leadership contest. If he loses, things are even worse for Lab than we thought.

[My Home Life England @MyHomeLifeUK]

Great to have @CityStGeorges profile our call for more relational ways of working between care providers and the wider health & social care system.

When providers are trusted and treated as equal partners, outcomes improve for everyone.
👇
https://t.co/rdn1GXnAfs @CityStG_Health

[My Home Life England @MyHomeLifeUK]

NEW TODAY: Our report reveals when care providers are engaged as equal partners in the wider system, benefits include:

✔️ Better‑designed initiatives that save money
✔️ Improved hospital discharge & reduced crises
✔️ A more resilient, responsive sector
👇
https://t.co/jv2YGrprul

[John Kennedy @JohnnyCosmos]

@LaingBuisson #socialcarenorth

[Vic Rayner 💚 @vicrayner]

Really thrilled to be part of this fab line up!💚💚💚

[John Kennedy @JohnnyCosmos]

Played it 'till it was worn out. One of the top ten of my youth. @suzyv

[Suzanne Vega @suzyv]

On this day 40 years ago, I shared my very first album with the world. It’s been an incredible journey, and I am deeply grateful for all your support along the way. It feels surreal to be sharing my 10th studio album with you tonight, 40 years later. You can listen back to my self-titled where it all started and save Flying with Angels to have it land where you listen at midnight♥️🪽
https://t.co/PLlTqZ8dsS

“It’s a one time thing.
It just happens…a lot.
Walk with me (again),
and we will see what we have got”🌹🫶🏻

#suzannevega #albumanniversary #flyingwithangels #albumrelease

[Julienne Meyer CBE @JulienneMeyer]

I look forward to the New Year when I hope the NPPG will promote:

1. OPH/LLH
2. Language
3. Allocation of land
4. Age-friendly and inclusive placemaking
5. Contribution of OP & H&SC workers housing contributes to overall numbers

Merry Xmas!

For solutions: #OPHFTreport

[Julienne Meyer CBE @JulienneMeyer]

Thanks for positive feedback on the Older People's Housing Taskforce report. I acknowledge & thank Secretariat (MHCLG/DHSC), 19 Taskforce Members, & other Contributors (call for evidence, 36 site visits, 2 research studies, 5 surveys, 100 experts, 36 site visits, 15 roundtables)

[Mike Padgham @Mike_Padgham]

The extra £600m for #socialcare is of course welcome, but a drop in the ocean and certainly not enough to start tackling the crisis.
And very little compared to the £22bn extra for the NHS.
An opportunity for bold reform missed.
No saving the NHS without saving social care...

[David Brindle @DavidJ_Brindle]

Just in - official #socialcare response to budget

[John Kennedy @JohnnyCosmos]

Time flies! 10 years almost to the day @jrf_uk published The Care Home Inquiry. Caused a bit of a stir at the time #socialcare. Time has flown but has anything changed?
https://t.co/MasowanL1T

[John Kennedy @JohnnyCosmos]

Time flies! 10 years almost to the day @jrf_uk published The Care Home Inquiry. Caused a bit of a stir at the time. Time has flown but has anything changed? https://t.co/MasowanL1T

[3rdSectorCareAwards @3rdsectorcare]

Nominate now for the @MarkelUK #3rdSectorCareAwards 2025!
If you know someone who goes above and beyond in the #nonprofit #care and support sector, recognise their achievements. #Nominate them today https://t.co/nuoiXRtkk3
#awards #thirdsector #charity

[Holly Bunty @hollybunty]

@Kelmba @seanhollandOSS “The Expert Advisory Panel proposes that the rights of family #carers are put on a legal footing, and that a strategy to bring them into the 🧡 of transformation, of adult care and support is adopted.”

🔖Summary Report:
https://t.co/59zCvU9kr8

@DesKellyOBE @JohnnyCosmos @kelmba

[#socialcarefuture @socfuture]

Our convenors @AnnaSeverwright and Andy McCabe were very pleased to meet @SKinnock this week and start the dialogue on how to build the social care future we all want.