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The Health and Social Care Business PodcastIs It Too Late To Save Social Care? -With Kat Hall"We are not troublemakers. We are truth tellers. We are here to stay." – Kat Hall, organiser of Providers Unite.
In this powerful episode, Kat shares how the movement, started by Nadra Ahmed, is shifting the landscape of social care — from legal wins like the Stoke-on-Trent JR to helping providers engage MPs and challenge underfunding.
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Is it too late to save social care?
#ProvidersUnite #KatHall #SocialCareCrisis #GiveUsASeat #CareSectorVoices #HealthAndSocialCare #PodcastInterview #TruthTellers2025-04-0844 min
Woman's HourTamsin Greig and Celia Imrie, Carers march, Botox and friendshipsCare and support providers are coming together around the UK in a series of protests over the government's plans to increase employer National Insurance contributions. They are warning that care providers may go out of business unless they receive more support. Nadra Ahmed, co-chair of the National Care Association, which represents smaller and medium-sized care providers, joins Nuala from Westminster.Nuala is joined live in the studio by two of the country’s best-loved stage and screen Olivier award-winning actors – Celia Imrie and Tamsin Greig. They are currently playing mother and daughter in Backstroke, a new play at t...2025-02-2556 min
Woman's Hour: Daily PodcastsTamsin Greig and Celia Imrie, Carers march, Botox and friendshipsCare and support providers are coming together around the UK in a series of protests over the government's plans to increase employer National Insurance contributions. They are warning that care providers may go out of business unless they receive more support. Nadra Ahmed, co-chair of the National Care Association, which represents smaller and medium-sized care providers, joins Nuala from Westminster.Nuala is joined live in the studio by two of the country’s best-loved stage and screen Olivier award-winning actors – Celia Imrie and Tamsin Greig. They are currently playing mother and daughter in Backstroke, a new play at the Donmar Ware...2025-02-2558 min
The Care Leaders Network PodcastWhy Providers are marching in Westminster on 28 Feb | Nadra Ahmed, NCAThe UK Care Sector contributes £38.2 billion to the national economy every year yet faces a staggering £10bn funding gap from April 2025. On 25 February 2025, care providers are taking unprecedented action and marching in Westminster to demand urgent reform. In this podcast episode, Simon Parker discusses this watershed moment with Nadra Ahmed, Executive Co-Chairman of the National Care Association. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-2133 min
Any Questions? and Any Answers?AQ: Nadra Ahmed; Wendy Chamberlain MP; Barry Gardiner MP & Kevin Hollinrake MPAlex Forsyth presents political discussion from Hartrigg Oaks retirement village in York.2024-08-2346 min
Money BoxMoney Box Live: Affording CareA new government has taken office so what might that mean for the financial issues you've told us you care about?A big topic you got in touch with us about is the cost of care in old age.Unlike NHS services, social care is not free at the point of use and a place in residential care costs around £60,000 a year according to carehome.co.uk. The bill can go up enormously for anyone who needs extra support. Plus it's a devolved issue with different rules depending on where you live.A c...2024-08-0728 min
Sky News DailyWill the Tories' latest plans to cut legal migration work?Home Secretary James Cleverly is having a busy third week in his new job, just as his approval ratings among Tory supporters collapse, according to polling by ConservativeHome. He's announced new rules intended to bring down legal migration to the UK, including raising the salary needed to qualify for a skilled worker visa to £38,700, and overseas care workers will no longer be allowed to bring their partners and children. British people will also no longer be able to bring over their foreign-born spouses unless they earn £38,700. On the Sky News Daily with Niall Paterson, our political ed...2023-12-0522 min
NewscastHow much is too much legal migration?The home secretary, James Cleverly, has announced a five-point plan aimed at delivering the “biggest ever cut” in net migration to the UK. James looks at how different sectors might be impacted. We hear from Lord Bilimoria, Founder and Chairman of Cobra Beer, Crossbench Peer and Vice President of the CBI who thinks this is an “economically illiterate” plan. And Nadra Ahmed, Chair of the National Care Association, who insists this will only heighten staff shortages.
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Today's Newscast was presented by James Cook. It was made by...2023-12-0431 min
Redefining CareRedefining Care: Nadra AhmedNadra Ahmed, Chairman of the National Care Association, joins us to talk about the significance of ensuring that people are kept at the heart of everything we do in social care and explains why we must understand what providers need to deliver the best care possible. Tune in to hear more about why the NHS and social care need to better understand each other in order to work collaboratively.#redefiningcare2023-10-0530 min
CMM - OFF THE PAGECMM OFF THE PAGE | CARING FOR PEOPLE AT THE END OF LIFEEpisode 4: Caring for people at the end of lifeThis episode of CMM OFF THE PAGE explores how to achieve excellence in end of lifecare and discusses the importance of choice for people living in a care setting at the end of their life. Podcast co-host Nadra Ahmed CBE, Executive Chairman at The National Care Association, highlights how care homes should consider cultural needs and Paula Plaskow, End of Life and Palliative Care Lead at Jewish Care, recalls how the hospice has gone above and beyond to create lasting memories for families and for people...2023-06-0651 min
The Caring View - The Social Care PodcastNadra Ahmed CBE and the NCA - Developing Yourselves as Care Professionals Episode 1Here we are, series 4 of The Caring View Podcast! Series 4 has been made possible through sponsorship with Florence. Find all their details below.
Series 4 of The Caring View Podcast is an examination of some of the biggest membership organisations and care associations that exist in the UK with a focus on supporting providers and social care as a whole. What a way to kick of this brand new series than with none other than Nadra Ahemd CBE, Chairman of the National Care Association. Nadra has a long history as a social care provider as...2023-06-0554 min
CMM - OFF THE PAGECMM OFF THE PAGE | TRAINING THE WORKFORCEEpisode 1: Training the workforceCMM OFF THE PAGE welcomes co-host Nadra Ahmed CBE, Executive Chairman of The National Care Association, to share her insights and analysis on the Government’s commitment to supporting the social care workforce. Nadra also highlights the importance of a career pathway in social care and the role of training to aid workforce retention. Guest speakers, Anita Astle MBE, Manager of Wren Hall Nursing Home in Nottinghamshire, and Raj Sehgal, Managing Director of Armscare Ltd, explain the current workforce challenges facing their care settings and the strategies they have implemented to su...2023-02-2845 min
KentOnlinePodcast: Online petition calls for review of late-night licences in ’lawless’ RamsgateThere are calls for more to be done to stop violence breaking out in Ramsgate late at night.
Some people living there say the town becomes 'lawless' after dark and urgent measures are needed to bring things back under control.
More than 100 people have signed an online petition. We've been speaking about it to Philip Thorley from Thorley Taverns which has venues in the town.
Also in today's podcast, Dragons' Den star Deborah Meaden is backing Kent's Tom Tugendhat as a future Prime Minister.
The Tonbridge and Malling MP says he would stand in a leadership contest if Boris...2022-01-3118 min
Investing In AsiaPakistan RisingBetatron's Website: https://www.betatron.co/Today we'll learn how new tech companies are transforming Pakistan. A young, vibrant, but often misunderstood country, Pakistan has been named one of Asia's fastest-growing economies. While the tech-startup scene is small, it's growing fast, with a 97% increase in funding between 2019 and 2020. Our guest today is Sardar Ahmed Durrani, who we all affectionately call Durrani. Born and raised in Pakistan, Durrani is today partner at the Osiris Group, a PE firm based in Hong Kong, where he's the tech and consumer sector head for Asia and the country lead...2021-07-2932 min
Care Home Management magazine's podcastRecruitment & Staffing - The Way Forward. Special podcast from Care Home ManagementIn our latest special podcast roundtable, sponsored by Smooth Digital, we talk to four experts about 'Recruitment & Staffing - The Way Forward'. We welcome Nadra Ahmed, chairman at National Care Association; Zameer Nazarali, CEO and founder Simplify Group; James Sage, HR and employment law partner at Royds Withy King; and David Beattie, health and social care consultant at Care Ideals.Our experts discuss:* The challenging recruitment market in social care* How the role of a care worker has changed* Issues around retention* The need to value employees and...2020-08-0946 min
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | Roll out of two new rapid coronavirus tests ahead of winter, Plan for over 50s to shield, Government ‘Eat Out To Help Out’ scheme launches todayBusiness Minister, Nadhim Zahawi joins Julia to discuss the new roll out of two new rapid coronavirus tests ahead of winter. Alan Soady, from the Federation of Small Businesses on the 'Eat Out To Help Out' scheme which starts today. Julia is also joined by Nadra Ahmed OBE, Chairman of The National Care Association about the Government abandoning their key pledge to test all care home residents and staff regularly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-0323 min
SNS OnlineCorona Chronicles No.15Nadra Ahmed OBE, Chair of the National Care Association, puts forward a robust defence of care home practices, following recent comments made by UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, post pandemic.
Featuring the latest World news dated 21.07.20.
A brand new podcast from the makers of SNS Online. Corona Chronicles offers up a document of an extraordinary time in living memory, through the people it affects. In the coming weeks, we will attempt to touch base with a wide range of people from all walks of life to talk about how the current situation is impacting them both professionally & personally, as well...2020-07-2123 minThe Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley - Brewer | Former MI6 spy’s dossier sparks Huawei storm, The Chancellor’s £500 voucher scheme, Boris Johnson criticised over care home commentsBusiness Secretary Alok Sharma defends the Prime Minister's controversial comments about care homes. Nadra Ahmed OBE, Chairman of The National Care Association on her sector's fury as Boris Johnson accuses care homes over high Covid-19 death toll. Julia is also joined by Anne Longfield OBE, Children’s Commissioner for England who has warned the coronavirus crisis could see a lost generation of vulnerable teenagers falling through gaps in the school and social care system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-0818 minThe Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley -Brewer | Health Secretary announces tests for 10 million people, Government commission into BAME deaths and Care Home attributed for half of Europe virus deathsHealth Secretary, Matt Hancock discusses the new tests offered to key workers and people in their households. Trevor Phillips OBE, Former Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission on the Government Commission into BAME deaths from the virus. Julia is also joined by Nadra Ahmed OBE, Executive Chairman of National Care Association. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-2425 min
Care Home Management magazine's podcastCare Home Management magazine's brand new podcastIn this first Care Home Management magazine podcast, sponsored by myAko.com, we review the latest care home sector news, discuss the December issue and chat with editor Ailsa Colquhoun about the forthcoming magazine redesign in January. Also, hear an interview with Nadra Ahmed from the National Care Association on the departure of Andrea Sutcliffe from the CQC and why care home staff must be valued. We also look at the power of video to promote your care home with Five on a Bike's York Smith, and chat to myAko.com managing director Kevin Ashley about his company's new...2018-12-1249 min
Our Passion is Music & Friends OfficialMy Passion is Trance 089 (I Believe) (Sept 04 2016)
01. Rick Pier O'Neil, Desaturate - Polymers (LoQuai Remix) [Balkan Connection South America]
02. Matt Holliday - The Exception (Original Mix) [Forescape Digital]
03. Mistol Team & Eli Nadra - Be the Same (Jagin Remix) [Intricate Records]
04. Chicane - Offshore (Grum Remix) [Enzo Recordings (Armada)]
05. Andain - Summer Calling (Daniel Wanrooy & Mark Green Remix) [Black Hole Recordings]
06. Aitra - Hydrona (Original Mix) [Black Sunset Music]
07. Kyau & Albert - Memory Lane (Original Mix) [Anjunabeats]
08. 1Anden State - Reflection (Costel Van Dein Remix) [Alter Ego Records]
09. 4 Strings - Sunset Aftermath (Original Mix) [Amsterdam Trance Records (RazNitzanMusic)]
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