REGISTRATION is now open for MHA’s annual Walter Hall seminar, taking place online on Wednesday at 10am.
Celebrating the social care workforce, the seminar will examine the huge contribution that staff have on the lives of the people they care for, in contrast to the low value often placed on social care as a profession.
This year’s keynote speaker is award-winning author and journalist Madeleine Bunting. Madeline examined some of the challenges facing the social care sector in her book, Labours of Love: The Crisis of Care.
Published in 2020 it highlighted current attitudes towards care work and how the sector is viewed more broadly. She also examined issues surrounding the deficit of care in the UK.
Following her keynote, Madeleine will be joined by a panel of social care colleagues, who will share their reflections and insights on working in social care.
Sam Monaghan, CEO of MHA, said: “The recruitment and retention of staff is of critical importance to the future of the care sector. We’re delighted to welcome Madeleine to share her insights, alongside valued colleagues working in social care every day.
“Our aim is to highlight how support from government, through better funding and deserved recognition, is vital to securing the future of our sector.”
MHA’s Walter Hall seminars take place annually and explore issues surrounding ageing and later life, including current challenges in adult social care.
Anyone with an interest in the social care sector is invited to visit MHA’s Eventbrite page to register for the free event.
