Michael Chard

Father to my amazing girls,husband,Spurs fan,music lover, ADASS Director of Policy & Analysis #localgov advocate,all views are my own

[ADASS @1adass]

Our #autumnbudget2025 representation recognises the financial environment facing government and the recent publication of the Spending Review. Our asks for Government are low cost and focus on areas that lay the foundations for adult social care reform. https://t.co/3AAlaciQmu

[Michael Chard @MRChard82]

@ChrisMoyles @RadioX Louis Dunford’s mum is Linda Robson from birds of a feather

[ADASS @1adass]

📢We’ve launched a new Research Group focused on influencing academic research into #adultsocialcare in partnership with @NIHRSSCR. Group Chair, Chris Lehmann and Professor Yvonne Birks discuss the group’s purpose and plans in their blog. https://t.co/w2WrV5YFss

[ADASS @1adass]

A strong, well-funded social care system is key to keeping people independent at home, healthy and out of hospital. Which is why any plan to fix the NHS requires the development of an adult social care plan in parallel - we look forward to working with Government to develop that

[ADASS @1adass]

We support Darzi’s focus & shift in funding from hospitals, to community & mental health services. But social care must be at the heart of a ‘neighbourhood NHS’, otherwise we’re at risk of failing to deliver this once in a generation opportunity to transform health & social care.

[ADASS @1adass]

Today ADASS launches our annual survey of Directors of Adult Social Services, essential reading for anyone interested in the challenges facing adult social care and implications for the NHS.

Read the report here: https://t.co/ed4Hy5Puun

#ADASSSpringSurvey2024
#adultsocialcare

[ADASS @1adass]

The #LibDems manifesto recognises the power of good social care. They say they want to improve lives, properly value care workers & reduce pressure on the NHS. We're asking all parties to prioritise three key areas for care & support, more info here: https://t.co/H2tkSC9Fv3

[ADASS @1adass]

We’d hope to see more detail from #Conservatives on plans to recruit and retain more care staff, which remains one of social care’s biggest challenges, as well as supporting unpaid carers. See our election asks here: https://t.co/wQoFj2d8vE

[ADASS @1adass]

Our Directors have long called for multi-year funding to plan & invest in local care & support over a no. of years, instead of relying on cash injections. But this alone isn’t enough, we want to see a commitment to a fully funded plan to meet our country’s care & support needs.

[Melanie Williams @MelanieNottsDA]

Social care is a part of what some people need to live a good life in a place they call home. That simple aspiration can seem a long way from the lives of some. Here are @1adass thoughts on the three things we need to focus on to make that aspiration real for everyone.

[ADASS @1adass]

And the link to more detail about the ask on the website https://t.co/H2tkSC9Fv3

[ADASS @1adass]

#socialcare garnered just 36 seconds in the #itvdebate and yet is a hugely important issue affecting millions. That’s why we’re launching a set of asks that we want all parties to consider during the General Election campaign, and once in government, more info here 👇

[Michael Chard @MRChard82]

@RadioX is it just me, but after the word hesitate on on Catatonia’s Road Rage does it sound like @tobytarrant going ‘ahhh’, it wouldn’t be the first time he forgot to turn the mics off

[Michael Chard @MRChard82]

Morning @RadioX I missed the start of the show. Has @tobytarrant accidentally revealed who has won already? His record of keeping secrets is not the best…

[Michael Chard @MRChard82]

@Hydebabe @libertines I had a code from the first round. But the link for pre sale access doesn’t work

[Michael Chard @MRChard82]

@Hydebabe @libertines I don’t have a link

[ADASS @1adass]

Cathie Williams, ADASS joint CEO said "this funding is much needed...but we need to move from treating the symptoms to addressing the cause of the challenges we see in adult social care, like long waiting times and people missing out on care altogether. https://t.co/vSAqT1EYFh

[Michael Chard @MRChard82]

Had a little dip in the sea on Christmas morning whilst away in Norfolk #fresh #icecold

[Michael Chard @MRChard82]

Early start for a breakfast session at #NCASC23 for the @IMPOWERconsult session on Intermediate Care The Reset