Charles Armitage
Inside Social Care - With Charles Armitage
Welcome to Inside Social Care, the podcast dedicated to elevating conversations about the health and social care workforce. In an industry defined by compassion, dignity, and individual needs, what does it truly take to put the person at the heart of care? Join us as we go beyond the official reports and into the real-life experiences of the social care workforce. Each week, we sit down with frontline carers, visionary leaders, policy experts, and innovators to explore the triumphs, challenges, and profound moments that define this vital profession. Subscribe now to listen, learn, and be a par...
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Episodes
Employment Rights Act 2026 - The Impacts - With James Sage 02.03.2026 56:09
The Employment Rights Act introduces significant changes that will impact the working relationship between employers and employees, with a focus on social care providers. The act includes provisions related to statutory sick pay, unfair dismissal time periods, refire and rehire practices, third-party harassment, and exploitative zero hours contracts. These changes will require careful consideratio...
Avnish Goyal CBE & Anita Goyal MBE 13.11.2025 48:02
Join Charles as he sits down with Avnish and Anita Goyal to explore their inspiring journeys from humble beginnings to impactful leaders in social care and philanthropy. Discover how Avnish's early experiences shaped his vision for Hallmark Care Homes and how Anita transitioned from a teaching career to championing social causes. Together, they share insights on resilience, the power of giving, an...
Amanda Scott, CEO of Forest Healthcare 28.10.2025 42:04
In this conversation, Amanda Scott, CEO of Forest Healthcare, shares her extensive journey in social care, discussing her transition from clinical roles to leadership, the challenges faced in the sector, and the importance of values in healthcare. She emphasises the need for continuous learning, employee wellbeing, and the impact of political landscapes on social care. Amanda also highlights the i...
Ian Bennett, MD Island Healthcare 14.10.2025 34:04
Ian Bennett, the MD of Island Healthcare, talks to the pod about: insights from him time spent working in Westminster the challenges of social care reform and the need for political leadership reinventing social care and engaging the younger generation in a career in care the future of care; technology, AI and people in the loop
Vic Rayner OBE, CEO of the National Care Forum 01.10.2025 39:52
Vic Rayner OBE, CEO of the National Care Forum talks to Inside Social Care about the challenges facing the not-for-profit providers across care, demographic changes, government intervention (or lack of it) and how other countries have built societies that realise the benefits of an ageing demographic.
Adam Hutchison, CEO of Belmont Healthcare 22.09.2025 39:52
My guest today is the CEO of Belmont Healthcare. A family run and growing care home business in England. Adam talks today on how he drives culture across his organisation, challenges facing the sector and what he's optimistic about for the future.
Neil Eastwood, Founder of Care Friends 16.09.2025 37:31
My guest today is the world renowned thought leader on the subject of recruitment and retention in social care. Neil Eastwood talks today about his new book, challenges facing the sector and shares some top tips for powering your recruitment and retention in social care.
Robert Kilgour, Founder of Renaissance Healthcare 10.09.2025 56:21
Following the launch of the Social Care Foundation's report into the future of social care, Robert Kilgour speaks about: his story in social care from launching Four Seasons to his current role as founder of Renaissance care what we need to do to build a sustainable future for the care sector other fun stuff
Prof Martin Green, CEO of Care England 08.09.2025 47:16
Welcome to the first episode of Inside Social Care. Our guest today is the CEO of Care England and lifelong advocate for the social care sector. Welcome Professor Martin Green.
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