Amidst a social care system emergency, Claire Morgan reflects on removing barriers and building trust between unpaid carers and social workers.
Social Value in Social Care: From Words to Action
Donna Coyle explains why social value has a huge part to play in social care and can have a transformational impact on people’s lives.
Paying the Price of Care
Care is the glue that holds society together – so why is the sector so chronically undervalued in Wales?
IWA Analysis: The Economics of Caring
Jack Watkins suggests that understanding of the foundational economy points towards reforms that can help improve social care.
Highlight on the UBI Debate (Part 1): The Case for a Care Leavers Plus Pilot
In response to Harry Thompson’s piece on the Basic Income Pilot, Jonathan Rhys Williams, co-founder of UBI Lab Wales, champions a wider-ranging Care Leavers Plus pilot.
Basic Income Pilot: Mark Drakeford’s Controlled Experiment
Harry Thompson argues that the First Minister’s recent plan to trial a Basic Income Pilot has the potential to offer groundbreaking, real-life insights into the effects of the policy.
Why Is the NHS at Crunch Point?
Darren Hughes from the Welsh NHS Confederation argues broader reforms are needed to counter the pressures facing the NHS in Wales.
Reforming Social Care in Wales
Dr Alison Tarrant argues that a re-think of adult social care shouldn’t solely focus on funding – it needs to look again at its fundamental purpose.
Rejuvenating Wales
Prof. Gerry Holtham outlines the challenges facing Wales ageing economy and argues for striking out boldly in a different direction.