Amber Cagney
@ambercagney.bsky.social
IMPACT Networks Manager @ IMPACT (Improving Adult Care Together) at University of Sheffield.
Human Rights. Yorkshire.
Human Rights. Yorkshire.
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Centre for Care Director, Kate Hamblin, has contributed to a new House of Commons Library briefing entitled 'The implications of population ageing for social policy'.
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
@houseofcommons.parliament.uk @commonshealth.bsky.social @socialpolicyuk.bsky.social
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@houseofcommons.parliament.uk @commonshealth.bsky.social @socialpolicyuk.bsky.social
The implications of population ageing for social policy
The UK population is ageing, with some ageing better than others. This has implications for health and social care, housing, pensions and education policies.
commonslibrary.parliament.uk
October 7, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Centre for Care Director, Kate Hamblin, has contributed to a new House of Commons Library briefing entitled 'The implications of population ageing for social policy'.
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
@houseofcommons.parliament.uk @commonshealth.bsky.social @socialpolicyuk.bsky.social
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
@houseofcommons.parliament.uk @commonshealth.bsky.social @socialpolicyuk.bsky.social
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We're looking for organisations to host IMPACT projects in 2026-27
We're looking for sites of all sizes, from individual services to whole regions
View the long list of possible topics here: impact.bham.ac.uk/contact-us-2...
We're looking for sites of all sizes, from individual services to whole regions
View the long list of possible topics here: impact.bham.ac.uk/contact-us-2...
September 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We're looking for organisations to host IMPACT projects in 2026-27
We're looking for sites of all sizes, from individual services to whole regions
View the long list of possible topics here: impact.bham.ac.uk/contact-us-2...
We're looking for sites of all sizes, from individual services to whole regions
View the long list of possible topics here: impact.bham.ac.uk/contact-us-2...
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To explore our longlist and application process, and answer your questions, we're hosting briefing sessions on:
Monday 15 September, 2pm
Tuesday 30 September, 2pm
Wednesday 15 October, 11am
Register now to receive joining details: forms.office.com/e/9d7EzRA7fa
Monday 15 September, 2pm
Tuesday 30 September, 2pm
Wednesday 15 October, 11am
Register now to receive joining details: forms.office.com/e/9d7EzRA7fa
September 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
To explore our longlist and application process, and answer your questions, we're hosting briefing sessions on:
Monday 15 September, 2pm
Tuesday 30 September, 2pm
Wednesday 15 October, 11am
Register now to receive joining details: forms.office.com/e/9d7EzRA7fa
Monday 15 September, 2pm
Tuesday 30 September, 2pm
Wednesday 15 October, 11am
Register now to receive joining details: forms.office.com/e/9d7EzRA7fa
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We're looking for organisations of all sizes to apply to host IMPACT Demonstrators, Facilitators and be part of a Network...
But what is a Network?
Find out more and apply: impact.bham.ac.uk/contact-us-2...
But what is a Network?
Find out more and apply: impact.bham.ac.uk/contact-us-2...
September 16, 2025 at 1:54 PM
We're looking for organisations of all sizes to apply to host IMPACT Demonstrators, Facilitators and be part of a Network...
But what is a Network?
Find out more and apply: impact.bham.ac.uk/contact-us-2...
But what is a Network?
Find out more and apply: impact.bham.ac.uk/contact-us-2...
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We want to make sure that the decisions we make are right for the people of Sheffield. We do this by getting a steer from people who use or may one day use our services.
The best way for you to help is to become a member.
Find out more here 👇 https://www.shsc.nhs.uk/get-involved/membership
The best way for you to help is to become a member.
Find out more here 👇 https://www.shsc.nhs.uk/get-involved/membership
Membership | Sheffield Health and Social Care
As an NHS Foundation Trust we are answerable to our our members.
www.shsc.nhs.uk
August 12, 2025 at 4:29 PM
We want to make sure that the decisions we make are right for the people of Sheffield. We do this by getting a steer from people who use or may one day use our services.
The best way for you to help is to become a member.
Find out more here 👇 https://www.shsc.nhs.uk/get-involved/membership
The best way for you to help is to become a member.
Find out more here 👇 https://www.shsc.nhs.uk/get-involved/membership
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Did you know that our evidence informed change model includes helpful tools to support change in social care?
Find out more about co-production, world cafes and more: impact.bham.ac.uk/our-mission/...
Find out more about co-production, world cafes and more: impact.bham.ac.uk/our-mission/...
August 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Did you know that our evidence informed change model includes helpful tools to support change in social care?
Find out more about co-production, world cafes and more: impact.bham.ac.uk/our-mission/...
Find out more about co-production, world cafes and more: impact.bham.ac.uk/our-mission/...
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🎞️ 2-minute film about the personal cost of incivility in the workplace from @lyndaholt.bsky.social and Firewood Studios.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ukxs...
❓What would you do?
#leadership #civility #RestorativePracticeAtWork
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ukxs...
❓What would you do?
#leadership #civility #RestorativePracticeAtWork
RIPPLES - a film about incivility at work
YouTube video by Lynda Holt
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April 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
🎞️ 2-minute film about the personal cost of incivility in the workplace from @lyndaholt.bsky.social and Firewood Studios.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ukxs...
❓What would you do?
#leadership #civility #RestorativePracticeAtWork
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ukxs...
❓What would you do?
#leadership #civility #RestorativePracticeAtWork
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We have EIGHT vacancies on the IMPACT website right now - they are all super exciting opportunities to join our growing team and help support our aim of improving adult social care across the UK.
Find out more and apply: impact.bham.ac.uk/our-people/v...
Find out more and apply: impact.bham.ac.uk/our-people/v...
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July 15, 2025 at 10:35 AM
We have EIGHT vacancies on the IMPACT website right now - they are all super exciting opportunities to join our growing team and help support our aim of improving adult social care across the UK.
Find out more and apply: impact.bham.ac.uk/our-people/v...
Find out more and apply: impact.bham.ac.uk/our-people/v...
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Carers do a vital job supporting their loved ones, but it's important that they look after themselves too.
This course has been specially designed to support people in #Sheffield with the demands of being a #carer.
Find out more 👇
This course has been specially designed to support people in #Sheffield with the demands of being a #carer.
Find out more 👇
Carers Wellbeing Course | Sheffield Health and Social Care
This course is designed to support unpaid adult carers to learn ways of improving their mental and physical wellbeing.
www.shsc.nhs.uk
July 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Carers do a vital job supporting their loved ones, but it's important that they look after themselves too.
This course has been specially designed to support people in #Sheffield with the demands of being a #carer.
Find out more 👇
This course has been specially designed to support people in #Sheffield with the demands of being a #carer.
Find out more 👇
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See the @impadultcare.bsky.social website for new roles embedding lessons from our work in policy and practice in each of the four nations and across the UK, plus a chance to work as a Project Officer in our Northern Ireland team! impact.bham.ac.uk/our-people/v...
July 4, 2025 at 12:43 PM
See the @impadultcare.bsky.social website for new roles embedding lessons from our work in policy and practice in each of the four nations and across the UK, plus a chance to work as a Project Officer in our Northern Ireland team! impact.bham.ac.uk/our-people/v...
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Join our team!
We are recruiting a Research Associate to support important research and impact activity within the Centre’s ‘Digital Care and Innovation’ theme.
Learn more and apply here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNN783/r...
#hiring #job #research
@sheffielduni.bsky.social @acadsocsciences.bsky.social
We are recruiting a Research Associate to support important research and impact activity within the Centre’s ‘Digital Care and Innovation’ theme.
Learn more and apply here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNN783/r...
#hiring #job #research
@sheffielduni.bsky.social @acadsocsciences.bsky.social
June 30, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Join our team!
We are recruiting a Research Associate to support important research and impact activity within the Centre’s ‘Digital Care and Innovation’ theme.
Learn more and apply here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNN783/r...
#hiring #job #research
@sheffielduni.bsky.social @acadsocsciences.bsky.social
We are recruiting a Research Associate to support important research and impact activity within the Centre’s ‘Digital Care and Innovation’ theme.
Learn more and apply here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNN783/r...
#hiring #job #research
@sheffielduni.bsky.social @acadsocsciences.bsky.social
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The answer to the politics of hate is the politics of solidarity.
June 29, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The answer to the politics of hate is the politics of solidarity.
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The Transforming Care Conference 2025 starts today!
This year’s theme, Social and Human Rights in Care, explores how social care intersects with human rights in childcare, disability and long-term care.
We open it with a keynote by @margaleon.bsky.social : Children’s Rights and Welfare Paradigms?
This year’s theme, Social and Human Rights in Care, explores how social care intersects with human rights in childcare, disability and long-term care.
We open it with a keynote by @margaleon.bsky.social : Children’s Rights and Welfare Paradigms?
Programme | Transforming Care Conference 2025 | University of Helsinki
The programme for the 7th Transforming Care Conference is now available. Please note that some changes are still possible.
www.helsinki.fi
June 25, 2025 at 5:19 AM
The Transforming Care Conference 2025 starts today!
This year’s theme, Social and Human Rights in Care, explores how social care intersects with human rights in childcare, disability and long-term care.
We open it with a keynote by @margaleon.bsky.social : Children’s Rights and Welfare Paradigms?
This year’s theme, Social and Human Rights in Care, explores how social care intersects with human rights in childcare, disability and long-term care.
We open it with a keynote by @margaleon.bsky.social : Children’s Rights and Welfare Paradigms?
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Huge congratulations to IMPACT’s #CoProduction member Isaac Samuels and Sheffield's Prof Sue Yeandle, both recognised in the #KingsBirthdayHonours!
Isaac for services to social care & Sue for research into care & caring.
Your impact is remarkable, this is deeply deserved!
Isaac for services to social care & Sue for research into care & caring.
Your impact is remarkable, this is deeply deserved!
June 17, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Huge congratulations to IMPACT’s #CoProduction member Isaac Samuels and Sheffield's Prof Sue Yeandle, both recognised in the #KingsBirthdayHonours!
Isaac for services to social care & Sue for research into care & caring.
Your impact is remarkable, this is deeply deserved!
Isaac for services to social care & Sue for research into care & caring.
Your impact is remarkable, this is deeply deserved!
This week I’m in Helsinki, Finland presenting with Maria-Teresa Ferazzoli about IMPACT networks as a method to implement co-production. Really looking forward to meeting more people dedicated to enabling more voice, choice and control within social care. #TTC2025 @impadultcare.bsky.social
June 25, 2025 at 8:37 AM
This week I’m in Helsinki, Finland presenting with Maria-Teresa Ferazzoli about IMPACT networks as a method to implement co-production. Really looking forward to meeting more people dedicated to enabling more voice, choice and control within social care. #TTC2025 @impadultcare.bsky.social
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On Tuesday 17th June 2025, CIRCLE held a showcase of our research theme updates for colleagues at the University of Sheffield.
@danswilliamson.bsky.social provides a write up here:
www.sheffield.ac.uk/circle/news/...
#research #care #caring
@danswilliamson.bsky.social provides a write up here:
www.sheffield.ac.uk/circle/news/...
#research #care #caring
CIRCLE Showcase June 2025
On Tuesday 17th June 2025, CIRCLE held a showcase of our research theme updates for colleagues at the University of Sheffield.
www.sheffield.ac.uk
June 20, 2025 at 2:46 PM
On Tuesday 17th June 2025, CIRCLE held a showcase of our research theme updates for colleagues at the University of Sheffield.
@danswilliamson.bsky.social provides a write up here:
www.sheffield.ac.uk/circle/news/...
#research #care #caring
@danswilliamson.bsky.social provides a write up here:
www.sheffield.ac.uk/circle/news/...
#research #care #caring
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Too often, adult social care is seen as crisis care. But what if we framed it as essential infrastructure — like education or the NHS?
A new IMPACT paper explores how public perceptions can shift through better language, tested metaphors & collective action
impact.bham.ac.uk/our-projects...
A new IMPACT paper explores how public perceptions can shift through better language, tested metaphors & collective action
impact.bham.ac.uk/our-projects...
June 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Too often, adult social care is seen as crisis care. But what if we framed it as essential infrastructure — like education or the NHS?
A new IMPACT paper explores how public perceptions can shift through better language, tested metaphors & collective action
impact.bham.ac.uk/our-projects...
A new IMPACT paper explores how public perceptions can shift through better language, tested metaphors & collective action
impact.bham.ac.uk/our-projects...
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This week, we published the latest Ask IMPACT guide – all about what it’s like to be a self-funder and what could be done differently.
Find the full guide here: impact.bham.ac.uk/delivery-mod...
Find the full guide here: impact.bham.ac.uk/delivery-mod...
June 6, 2025 at 8:44 AM
This week, we published the latest Ask IMPACT guide – all about what it’s like to be a self-funder and what could be done differently.
Find the full guide here: impact.bham.ac.uk/delivery-mod...
Find the full guide here: impact.bham.ac.uk/delivery-mod...
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“Start with values: People deserve care and clarity, not confusion and crisis.”
Clenton Farquharson reflects on our latest Ask IMPACT guide in this new blog: impact.bham.ac.uk/2025/06/03/c...
Clenton Farquharson reflects on our latest Ask IMPACT guide in this new blog: impact.bham.ac.uk/2025/06/03/c...
Clenton reflects on our latest Ask IMPACT guide
We asked Clenton Farquharson, IMPACT’s thematic lead for lived experience, ... Read more
impact.bham.ac.uk
June 12, 2025 at 9:30 AM
“Start with values: People deserve care and clarity, not confusion and crisis.”
Clenton Farquharson reflects on our latest Ask IMPACT guide in this new blog: impact.bham.ac.uk/2025/06/03/c...
Clenton Farquharson reflects on our latest Ask IMPACT guide in this new blog: impact.bham.ac.uk/2025/06/03/c...
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Catherine Needham explains some of the barriers and challenges self-funders and their families can face.
Find out more in our Ask IMPACT guide here: impact.bham.ac.uk/delivery-mod...
Find out more in our Ask IMPACT guide here: impact.bham.ac.uk/delivery-mod...
June 16, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Catherine Needham explains some of the barriers and challenges self-funders and their families can face.
Find out more in our Ask IMPACT guide here: impact.bham.ac.uk/delivery-mod...
Find out more in our Ask IMPACT guide here: impact.bham.ac.uk/delivery-mod...
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IMPACT Academic Seminar 11 June 10:00-12:00
Join us for a session exploring community based approaches to mental health care. With leading academics & lived experience members examining dynamics between care & control & the evolving role of social work.
To sign up: buff.ly/CL0avvq
Join us for a session exploring community based approaches to mental health care. With leading academics & lived experience members examining dynamics between care & control & the evolving role of social work.
To sign up: buff.ly/CL0avvq
May 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM
IMPACT Academic Seminar 11 June 10:00-12:00
Join us for a session exploring community based approaches to mental health care. With leading academics & lived experience members examining dynamics between care & control & the evolving role of social work.
To sign up: buff.ly/CL0avvq
Join us for a session exploring community based approaches to mental health care. With leading academics & lived experience members examining dynamics between care & control & the evolving role of social work.
To sign up: buff.ly/CL0avvq
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People are unaware of high care costs, the cost of caring yourself, or long waiting lists.
Most of us hope the social care system will be there for us in times of need. But the system we have currently is inadequate.
Our latest analysis has found a ‘care expectation gap’ 🔽 1/4
Most of us hope the social care system will be there for us in times of need. But the system we have currently is inadequate.
Our latest analysis has found a ‘care expectation gap’ 🔽 1/4
May 28, 2025 at 8:54 AM
People are unaware of high care costs, the cost of caring yourself, or long waiting lists.
Most of us hope the social care system will be there for us in times of need. But the system we have currently is inadequate.
Our latest analysis has found a ‘care expectation gap’ 🔽 1/4
Most of us hope the social care system will be there for us in times of need. But the system we have currently is inadequate.
Our latest analysis has found a ‘care expectation gap’ 🔽 1/4
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This genocide is the litmus test — and we must do everything to stop it.
🇵🇸 Full interview with @declassifieduk.org: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uvvb...
🇵🇸 Full interview with @declassifieduk.org: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uvvb...
May 22, 2025 at 10:31 AM
This genocide is the litmus test — and we must do everything to stop it.
🇵🇸 Full interview with @declassifieduk.org: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uvvb...
🇵🇸 Full interview with @declassifieduk.org: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uvvb...
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We are super excited to introduce Disability Dialogues, a space where critical disability studies researchers across discipline and institutions come together hold conversations about access, activism, and ableism in academia. www.sheffield.ac.uk/ihuman/our-w...
Disability Dialogues
A joint venture of iHuman, University of Sheffield; Centre for Disability Studies, University of Leeds; Disability Innovation Institute, UNSW and NIE/NTU Singapore
www.sheffield.ac.uk
May 19, 2025 at 12:08 PM
We are super excited to introduce Disability Dialogues, a space where critical disability studies researchers across discipline and institutions come together hold conversations about access, activism, and ableism in academia. www.sheffield.ac.uk/ihuman/our-w...
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We urge the UK Government to abandon its harmful language against the migrant community and to focus on delivering an effective plan to prevent exploitation.
May 19, 2025 at 3:28 PM
We urge the UK Government to abandon its harmful language against the migrant community and to focus on delivering an effective plan to prevent exploitation.