Throughout this year, #SocialCareFuture has taken a step back to reflect on what we’ve achieved together and where we’re heading next. An independent impact report, developed through surveys, interviews, workshops and events, has gathered some powerful insights.
What the Impact Report found
Greater Narrative Power
The conversation around social care has changed. Thanks to our shared vision of “everyone living in a place they call home”, local authorities, national organisations and even the House of Lords are rethinking how they talk about and reform social care.
We’re hearing new language too – more people talk about social care as something that we ‘draw on’ rather than ‘access’ or ‘go into’ and are avoiding terms like “managing demand”. Mindsets matter, and this shift shows how far our vision has travelled.
Greater People Power
People who draw on care and support are finding their voice and confidence.
They’re more present in decision-making forums, better connected, and increasingly describing Social Care Future as a “home” – a place to stand together rather than struggle alone.
Greater Relational Power
Through collaboration, connection, and co-production, we’ve built a stronger, more unified movement – one that’s already shaping real change in local places as well as nationally.
Our Challenges Ahead
Two questions emerged. First: how do we find the right balance between being bridge-builders or disruptors to make change happen? The truth is, we need to be both.
Second: we have made progress, but we must bring in more voices: older and younger people, self-funders, people from all sorts of circumstances with a range of support needs, and people from more diverse backgrounds. Our vision only works if it belongs to everyone.
What’s Next
#SocialCareFuture has already shown the power of shifting the story and growing people and relational power. But the movement is only as strong as what each of us brings.
Its future depends on our collective energy – our time, expertise, creativity, networks, and courage.
Here you can watch Jaimee Lewis, author of the Impact report giving a brief overview:
