144: The 'D' Word with Pete Hill - Episode 144

144: The 'D' Word with Pete Hill - Episode 144

Ever wondered how the complex world of dementia care operates? In this fascinating episode of 'The D Word', Pete Hill chats with Maddy Magoba-Turpin, director of Caretilt, to unravel the intricacies of health commissioning and brokerage. Maddy shares her extensive experience in linking local authorities with care providers, highlighting the challenges faced in real-time vacancy management.

The discussion touches on the involvement of families in choosing care homes, particularly for older adults, while exploring how learning disabilities and mental health needs are addressed differently. Maddy emphasises the importance of ensuring that care homes have the necessary staffing and training to support dementia patients effectively. With light-hearted humour, Pete and Maddy discuss the role of Caretilt as a 'market disruptor', aiming to make the process smoother for both providers and local authorities.

This episode offers a unique perspective on how social care and health services can collaborate more effectively, while shedding light on the funding challenges faced by local authorities. So, if you're curious about how these systems work together to provide better care for dementia patients, this episode is a must-listen. Are we truly aware of what goes into making these crucial decisions for our loved ones? Tune in to find out!