Sir Ed Davey MP on Why Care Matters

On Monday evening, we welcomed the leader of the Liberal Democrats, Sir Ed Davey MP, to discuss his new book 'Why I Care and Why Care Matters’ (above). Ahead of the event in the evening, Ed sat down with the Dean to record a podcast for those who couldn’t be there in person.

The conversation delves into Davey's personal experiences as a young caregiver, his role in caring for his son with disabilities, and his advocacy for family carers through his political work. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing and supporting family carers, sharing stories and insights from his book. The podcast touches on the societal undervaluation of care work, the bureaucratic challenges carers face, and the need for systemic changes to better support carers and those they care for. Davey argues that integrating care more centrally into policy could lead to a more compassionate and prosperous society.

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