Nick Bishop

charity worker, freelance journalist, sports fan and film nut. ♿ (he / him). Likes 30 Rock, Parks & Rec, The West Wing, wine and cheese.

[Leonard Cheshire @LeonardCheshire]

Today’s #Budget is a missed chance to boost the economy by investing in social care.

In the thousands who need care, the huge workforce that delivers social care, and many more providing unpaid care.

These are the real #FiguresThatMatter in this Budget. https://t.co/MdzTyQPTiE

[Leonard Cheshire @LeonardCheshire]

This week we took a stand.

We're proud to be part of @CandSalliance, who delivered a box full of stories from disabled people impacted by social care, & asked @RachelReevesMP not to forget the real figures that matter in her Budget.

#FiguresThatMatter
https://t.co/2rZg55O71z

[Leonard Cheshire @LeonardCheshire]

Today’s #KeepBritainWorking review shows what disabled people have long known: too many are still locked out of work.

The government must act – continue to invest in inclusive employment support, including Access to Work, support employers and protect extra-cost benefits.

[Leonard Cheshire @LeonardCheshire]

New @commonsworkpen commissioned analysis by @_HENorth shows investing in inclusive employment support will more than pay for itself.

@RachelReevesMP @torstenbell @patmcfaddenmp @DianaJohnsonMP this Autumn budget, invest in disabled people.
Full report: https://t.co/ljkkfozMrd…

[Leonard Cheshire @LeonardCheshire]

In 2024/25, adult social care contributed around £77.8bn to the economy.

@SkillsforCare’s analysis shows investing in social care not only supports disabled adults to live their lives fully - it also drives national growth.
https://t.co/3fp9RqAEIY

[Leonard Cheshire @LeonardCheshire]

Care workers are the backbone of our communities - yet still undervalued. The Fair Pay Agreement consultation is welcome, but £500m from 2028 is only a start. Overstretched providers & councils can’t absorb more costs.
Our statement: https://t.co/WPOVFhOxnT

[Leonard Cheshire @LeonardCheshire]

We know that life costs more for disabled people.

And @Scope's 2025 #DisabilityPriceTag report shows that the costs are spiralling.

Read the full Price Tag report on Scope’s website: https://t.co/9acKwurLuK

[Leonard Cheshire @LeonardCheshire]

Starmer has responded to the welfare bill amendment with the following:

"So those that care about a future welfare system have to answer the question - how do you reform what you've got to make sure it's sustainable for the future?"

We've got answers🧵
https://t.co/hNKLpL1gk1

[James Moore @JimMooreJourno]

I've spoken to Stephen Timms. I liked him.
So I feel some sympathy for him because he's going to have to try and defend a bad policy.

I would hope he's honest and admits: PIP IS NOT A WORK LINKED BENEFIT
The cynical and misleading framing by other ministers on this? Shameful

[Leonard Cheshire @LeonardCheshire]

In her speech today, the Chancellor backed a Fair Pay Agreement for social care workers.

Yet it is not clear if the Fair Pay Agreement has enough funding or when it will see the light of day. (1/2)
https://t.co/Us6fM9PWF4

[Leonard Cheshire @LeonardCheshire]

Dr Julie Eshleman concludes the four critical domains that underpin successful assistive technology in our four pillars mini series.

Watch now and download the concluding article here https://t.co/3FwNAYYuCN

[Leonard Cheshire @LeonardCheshire]

Welfare reform proposals will raise levels of poverty amongst #Disabled households. As part of the Disability Charities Consortium we’ve written to @leicesterliz & @RachelReevesMP -we need a cross-government strategy to lift disabled people out of poverty. https://t.co/jtqutUTT9H

[Care England 💚 @CareEngland]

‼️‼️Care England Responds: “A crushing blow to an already fragile sector”

"International recruitment wasn’t a silver bullet, but it was a lifeline....."

Read more from our CEO, Professor Martin Green OBE below:
https://t.co/3ZWmZKsEb8

[Leonard Cheshire @LeonardCheshire]

In the penultimate episode of our 4 pillars of AT mini series, Assistive Technologist Kay Barnes discusses building an infrastructure of knowledge and skills to aid AT success. https://t.co/3FwNAYYuCN

[Leonard Cheshire @LeonardCheshire]

#SocialCare is a core part of our nation’s infrastructure, an investment in Britain’s economic growth. Most importantly, it's an investment in the lives of #Disabled & older people, their families & our communities. Our reaction to @CommonsHealth's report. https://t.co/PeuMzbDAZ7

[Leonard Cheshire @LeonardCheshire]

We’re supporting @1adass’s new campaign #CareCantWait, raising awareness of good quality adult #socialcare and building the case for improvement and investment – so that care and support can work for all of us, when we need it.

For more info go to: https://t.co/ozDXxqbcDb

[Leonard Cheshire @LeonardCheshire]

We have signed a joint letter with @natfednews and over 160 other organisations, to the PM and Chancellor calling on them to #SaveOurSupportedHousing.

[Leonard Cheshire @LeonardCheshire]

Episode 4 of our 4 pillars of AT success mini series explores how leadership guides successful integration. Watch and download the full article here https://t.co/YJmiGn7FRz
#AssistiveTechnology

[Leonard Cheshire @LeonardCheshire]

The latest episode in our 4 pillars of assistive technology, Will Baker discusses building durable funding pathways for AT implementation. Watch episode 3 and download our latest article here https://t.co/3FwNAYYuCN
#AssistiveTechnology

[Leonard Cheshire @LeonardCheshire]

Today’s #SpringStatement gives little spring cheer for disabled people. It still leaves social care chronically underfunded and increases the extent of proposed cuts to disability benefits. 🧵