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Mark Topps @_mark_topps

Father l Social Care Thoughts Leader & Campaigner | Regional Manager l Co-Founder: @TheCaringView | Author | Views are that of my own

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Mark Topps@_mark_topps
11 Oct 2024
Yes the rumours are true… Hannah Montgomery and I have written a book 📖 It’s important that we do all we can to make the environment sustainable for the generations to come and we all play a part in this. #Author #Sustainability
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Check out the latest article in my newsletter: Relational authentic leadership can be messy over on my LinkedIn profile.. linkedin.com/pulse/relationa…

Relational authentic leadership can be messy

This piece is a throwback to a piece I wrote in collaboration with My Home Life England but that stands the test of time. Many managers step into leadership roles not because they set out to become...

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Morning Up early and ready for another week ahead..
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AI isn’t just changing the tools we use, it’s fundamentally reshaping the labour market. This newsletter breaks down which industries are likely to feel the shock first, and what future‑proofing might actually look like. linkedin.com/pulse/karpathys…
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Data security rarely tops the priority list when an inspector walks through the door, but it should! Social care handled the most sensitive personal data & developing a strategy for CQC means moving towards structured, secure data sharing invictiq.com/data-security-t…

Data Security: The Foundation of CQC Audit Intelligence - Invictiq

Learn how CQC reports reveal common audit pitfalls, enabling providers to identify compliance gaps, strengthen governance.

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The government has launched a major new initiative giving every adult in the country free access to artificial intelligence training The focus is not on replacing people, but on freeing up time for more human, relationship-based work. linkedin.com/pulse/uk-rolls-…
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🚨 @skillsforcare have released their new Report on Pay in the Adult Social Care Sector I am limited to word count, so here's a screen grab from my LinkedIn update Read the full report here: skillsforcare.org.uk/Adult-S…
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I thought I would utilise AI with a summary of the top 10 CQC areas of concern, supported by live evidence from recent CQC findings. 👉 Read the full breakdown here: invictiq.com/top-audit-gaps-…
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We are only two months into 2026 but we have had some insightful and hard‑hitting reports already! A clear picture is emerging from each of them, and something many of us know already - the system is under intense strain. linkedin.com/pulse/what-repo…
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Scientists have reached an incredible milestone by using artificial intelligence to create a virus but what does this mean for healthcare? linkedin.com/pulse/ai-just-h…
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A great way to end half term!.. outside, enjoying the fresh air with the kids
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I have pulled together this simple, digestible top 10 guide to help you build a business plan that’s compelling, credible and actually useful... oh and I have chucked in a free visual to download and use. linkedin.com/pulse/how-write…
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I have worked with InvictIQ on this blog, looking at how we can use 30 minutes to define a strategy to reset our auditing mindset and move from a tick box to a strategy of true learning tool invictiq.com/audit-strategy-…

Audit Strategy you can do in 30 minutes - Invictiq

We audit a lot, often for routine or relief, but rarely with strategy. Start by asking: why are we auditing?

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Jan 27
Perhaps it shouldn't need saying but it's very good to read an introduction to the LSE research, endorsed by ADASS @rightsforresid2 Why Keeping Care Homes Open Matters: Lessons from Covid-19 for Local Authorities and Care Providers johnscampaign.org.uk/post/wh… via @JohnCampaign

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An interesting time for social care and social workers, as Beams Magic Notes take centre stage to support local authorities and their social work teams Good to see this report from Nesta linkedin.com/pulse/what-nest…

What Nesta’s Evaluation Tells Us About the Future of AI in Social Care

Magic Notes has been a tool I have been following for a while, after being involved in a number of meetings discussing it as it rolled out a trial with Essex County Council, so when I saw a recent...

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Jan 22
For years medication has helped us treat symptoms, fight infections and manage long‑term conditions But we are now seeing a new form of medication emerging which is focused not just on treating illnesses, but actually tracking it from inside the body. linkedin.com/pulse/rise-smar…

The Rise of Smart Pills

For years medication has helped us treat symptoms, fight infections and manage long‑term conditions but we are seeing a new form of medication emerging which is focused not just on treating illness...

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I am here for this!!
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Jan 22
Victoria Beckham’s song ‘Not Such an Innocent Girl’ soars to #1 on the UK iTunes chart.
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The introduction of ChatGPT Health signals a major shift in personalised care, and moving Open AI from being “just a chatbot”. We are truly stepping into a future where managing our health feels less overwhelming and more informed. linkedin.com/pulse/openai-la…
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Happy New Year 🫶
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Resolutions and Predictions for Leaders in Social Care in 2026 Read this here 👉 open.substack.com/pub/markto…
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