"Who Will Care? The Impact of Cutting Overseas Care Worker Visas"

This week, Marilyn Booth and Rebecca Carter-Lindsay explore a major government decision that could reshape Health and Social Care across the UK.

The announcement to end overseas care worker visas later this year has sparked concern — not only for care homes, but for supported living and outreach services too. With over 58,000 overseas care workers recruited in 2023, what happens when that vital stream is cut off?

Marilyn and Rebecca discuss who this affects, why the timing of the decision is raising eyebrows following Reform UK’s election success, and what’s at stake for individuals, families, and the care sector as a whole.

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In this timely episode of Voices of One Fylde, Marilyn and Rebecca explore how recent political shifts could shape the future of Health & Social Care.

With Reform UK grabbing headlines and the Liberal Democrats quietly making impressive election gains, we ask the big questions:

Who is truly putting care first?

Whose plans support families, staff, and individuals who rely on vital services every day?

From Ed Davey’s personal commitment to improving social care, to the need for real action — not just promises — this episode shines a light on why good care should be a priority for every political party.

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In this episode of Voices of One Fylde, hosts Marilyn Booth and Rebecca Carter-Lindsay respond to recent claims made by Reform UK leader Nigel Farage about autism and ADHD being “overdiagnosed.”

They share why these remarks are harmful, the reality of long waits for diagnosis, and the importance of listening to people with lived experience. This is a heartfelt reminder that behind every diagnosis is a person — and that everyone deserves respect, understanding, and the right support.