Mark Topps

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

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/karpathy…

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-…

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…

🚨 @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-Social-C…

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…

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-rep…

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-…

A great way to end half term!.. outside, enjoying the fresh air with the kids

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-writ…

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…

@GrantSRivers I’m on medication on and injections to manage mine but they still impact day to day. I’ve had mine for about 3years and genuinely can’t remember what it feels like to not have one!

@_mark_topps Oh yes I have difficulty with them a lot. If you do too, I hope they’re not too taxing on you. X

Battling a migraine today! 🤯

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/why-keepi… via @JohnCampaign

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-nes…

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-sma…

I am here for this!!

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-l…

@DigitalCareHub sad to see you leave... but this platform just isn't the same anymore... find myself using it less and less

Our time on X is coming to an end and we’ll be closing this account in the near future. You can still keep up with our updates, events and funding notices on LinkedIn and Facebook, as well as through our Digital Care Hub newsletter and our LinkedIn newsletter, Digital Care Insights. Thanks so much for following us here and for being part of the conversation. LinkedIn: buff.ly/4XdoGZF Facebook: buff.ly/KgpvAt0 Newsletter: buff.ly/b8LFPXY Digital Care Insights LinkedIn newsletter: buff.ly/wvd1jkN

Happy New Year 🫶