TEN QUESTIONS
10 Questions with... Adam Hutchison
Each issue we ask an industry professional the Tomorrow’s Care 10 Questions. This month, we chatted to Adam Hutchison, Managing Director from Belmont Healthcare Group.
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HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE CARE INDUSTRY?
Initially, from family connections- my father ran two small care homes for over 25 years and I have been around the industry during that time. I was never involved in operating until I wanted a change of industry from what I was doing at the time and fell in love with the sector from there because of its multi-faceted nature.
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WHO, IN ANY OTHER INDUSTRY, DO YOU MOST ADMIRE?
There are some obvious ones for various reasons but I am an admirer of Richard Branson for his diversity of sight in business.
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HOW DO YOU THINK THE CARE SECTOR COULD BE IMPROVED?
By more collaborative working between all departments such as the private sector, NHS and adult social care. All of these have a part to play in improving the outlook for the sector, yet there is a real lack of working to common goals. Adult social care is an extension of the NHS and could offer so many dynamic options for people but this isn’t explored appropriately. By streamlining and service and looking at integration, we could undoubtedly offer everyone a better, more fluid service.
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IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY SUPER POWER FOR A DAY WHAT WOULD IT
BE? Teleportation so I can be everywhere I need to be in an instant. I travel a lot which, sadly, can consume so much time.
WHAT IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE FACING THE CARE INDUSTRY
TODAY? Future planning – many see it as recruitment but I think there is a lack of future planning. The lack of numbers of young people entering the sector is
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worrying. The industry needs young blood to innovate care into the future and take on those roles as managers and operators. However, as we know, there is little incentive, little reward, and not a lot of thanks for the people who do an incredibly hard job in the face of adversity as they face continued bullying and lack of understanding from the media.
the image of the sector and how it’s perceived. Clearly some parts of the industry have to step-up and reward staff with good pay, career development and a future, but it would be great to read more about how much of a future there is in this sector.
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WHAT DO YOU THINK THE FUTURE HOLDS FOR THE CARE INDUSTRY?
More frustration in the short-term, but overall immense opportunity for those who wish to see it. Long-term, we will see more diverse and innovative forms of care services being offered to improve care outcomes.
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IF YOU COULD INVITE ANY GUESTS, DEAD OR ALIVE, TO A DINNER
PARTY, WHO WOULD IT BE? Well, from a purely personal perspective, it would have to be Richard Branson and Steve Jobs.
WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU COULD GIVE TO SOMEONE NEW
COMING INTO THE CARE PROFESSION? The scope for growth is endless- be brave, be bold and look for the next exciting service to be part of.
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WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE IN A FUTURE ISSUE OF TOMORROW’S
CARE? I’d like to see more about how to get into the industry. The social care industry is massive. Skills for Care suggested social care employers contribute £46bn to the UK economy; this presents a massive opportunity as a career path yet more than not the sector is undersold. The trade press needs to help change
JACKIE POOL, DIRECTOR OF MEMORY CARE AT SUNRISE
SENIOR LIVING UK AND GRACEWELL HEALTHCARE, ASKED: If you could change one thing about your industry, what would it be?
This is an interesting question and no doubt my answer will be rather controversial! The one thing I would change about my industry is removal of bureaucracy. We all know that the world we live in now and in the future is going to require more and more care and support for the volume of the ageing population. But the way it is managed across the board is totally counterproductive and focused on cost- saving methodology and not dynamic entrepreneurial thinking. The private sector will be the sector that fixes Adult Social Care problems. The service, thinking and innovation is already there but the bureaucracy sits heavy on it - linking to the right people within the NHS, Local Authority, and Private Sector is virtually impossible. If the whole system just worked more effectively, we would not only save money but more importantly improve the lives of many more people.
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