Founder @InCharge_HQ (better self-direction in social care) | Views my own
Joined January 2011
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Karen McCormick retweeted
22 Oct 2025
"inCharge gave me the headspace to think about something else, knowing everyone was on the same page." - Alix, parent
When coordination tools actually work, it’s peace of mind for families managing care.
Get in touch about our Early Adopter Programme: inchargehq.com
ALT Father and son laughing together, one with an arm around the other.
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Karen McCormick retweeted
4 Sep 2025
NEWS: inCharge Announces National Rollout 🚀
Built with families, proven in pilots - now launching nationally.
READ MORE: inchargehq.com/blog/the-cari…
#inChargeApp #AppLaunch #SocialCare #TechForGood
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Karen McCormick retweeted
7 Aug 2025
"Sometimes the person who understands the problem best is the one no one expected to lead the solution."
From kitchen table prototypes to real user testing. A story of moving through doubt to design by listening.
BLOG:
inchargehq.com/blog/the-cari…
ALT Three people sharing a warm moment in a car, with one person seated while two others lean in supportively from either side.
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Karen McCormick retweeted
6 Jul 2025
There is a lack of awareness and knowledge of self direct support that needs to change. Self directed support needs to be fostered and funded as a real option for families. @killaney
blog.homecaredirect.ie/self-…
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Karen McCormick retweeted
23 May 2025
We're looking for one representative from Northern Ireland who draws on care and support, and one unpaid carer representative from Wales to join IMPACT's Co-production Advisory Group.
Find out more about the roles and apply here: buff.ly/7Kq2zhB
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Karen McCormick retweeted
20 Sep 2024
This Spring, we combined our Assemblies and ran a session with @scottishcare, to consider the future of adult social care.
Read the full briefing, including 6 themes, what attendees said and how we can take those insights forward, here:
impact.bham.ac.uk/2024/09/20…
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Karen McCormick retweeted
15 Sep 2024
Moonrise over the Grianan of Aileach ringfort tonight #Inishowen #Donegal. A perfect night for a moon chase
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Karen McCormick retweeted
29 Aug 2024
NEW WORKING GROUP: We are looking for people with public involvement experience and an interest in how health research is funded to join a small working group.
The deadline for applications is noon on Monday 9 September 2024.
Find out more 👇
health.org.uk/article/public…
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Karen McCormick retweeted
16 Aug 2024
Loads of new projects and resources about to come out - best way to keep up to date is to sign up for a monthly update below!
16 Aug 2024
Stay in the loop! Sign up for our mailing list to get the latest updates on our activities, social care projects, and findings.
Subscribe here: buff.ly/47uSZNn
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Karen McCormick retweeted
15 Aug 2024
Last week we shared the findings from our 2023-24 #IMPACTDemonstrator focused on improving the wellbeing of Personal Assistants to disabled people in Scotland
Led by Rhiann McLean and Richard Brunner, the project worked with the PA Programme Board (@SDSScot)
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Karen McCormick retweeted
15 Jul 2024
You can share them by completing this short survey for us, which builds on conversations we've been having with lots of people over the past few months. Thanks in advance for your help 2/ surveymonkey.com/r/N3CQ5FP?d…
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Karen McCormick retweeted
15 Jul 2024
Do you direct your own care or support or that of a family member or are you considering doing so? @incontrolorg & @CareCityUK with support from @HealthFdn are exploring the role new technology could play to support people to do so. We'd love to hear your views and ideas 1/
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Karen McCormick retweeted
15 Jul 2024
Do you direct your own care & support, or on behalf of someone else, to have more choice and control? Interested in thinking about how new technology could support you to do so? Please help by completing this survey 👇
15 Jul 2024
We are wkg with @CareCityUK to develop digital resources for directing your own support, its funded by @HealthFdn & co-produced with people who direct their own support at every stage. Please share your experience and opinions 👇
surveymonkey.com/r/N3CQ5FP
@socfuture
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15 Jul 2024
@incontrolorg & @CareCityUK need your help. Working on digital resources to help people who direct their own support, we want to understand where support is most needed & refine how it can be offered. Pls take our survey before 28th July. 🙏
Survey: surveymonkey.com/r/N3CQ5FP
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15 Jul 2024
Your experience & opinions will be invaluable in ensuring that we develop something that truly meets people's needs.
It is completely anonymous unless you choose to leave your email address to be kept updated on the progress of the work or to enter the prize draw to win £150.
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15 Jul 2024
Thanks to @HealthFdn for funding this important work through #TechForBetterCare programme
Invigorating to be collaborating with @neilmcrowther @juestanny @AnnaSeverwright @JB_Sinclair @Skinner_M 🌟
Learning loads along the way and it's #TechForGood #coproduction 💕
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Karen McCormick retweeted
13 Jul 2024
PLEASE RT - Spinal Surgery - Spinal Review & Urology Interventions Denied to Most Complex, Sickest & Vulnerable #Disabled Children. Limb Reconstruction Also Curtailed -I’m Informed a 2 Year Old Child has had an Amputation. Let. That. Sink. In. IRELAND’s SHAME @CHI_Ireland
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Karen McCormick retweeted
12 Jul 2024
Congrats @SKinnock on becoming Care Minister! Social care is invaluable to individuals like me and society.We often get consulted last, but our expertise and ideas can drive positive change. Please draw on our insights.Together, we can make a real difference. @TLAP1 @wesstreeting
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Congratulations to the new Minister for Care @SKinnock. It’s such an important role in shaping the future of adult #socialcare & supporting millions who draw on care, their families & unpaid carers. Many challenges but so much potential-we look forward to working with you @1ADASS
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