Anders Bach-Mortensen

How has outsourcing contributed to the care crisis?

Less than 3% of care homes are publicly run. In @bmj_latest, we argue that the (almost) complete outsourcing of care has worsened quality and accessibility - and will continue to do so without reform.

doi.org/10.1136/bmj-20…

New @NuffieldFound report: 20 years of data show for-profit providers in adult & children's social care have grown despite underperforming public/third sector.

Early analysis suggests this worsens geographical disparity and harms overall care.

Link: spi.ox.ac.uk/sitefiles/main…

Great @therestismoney podcast on the harm of children’s home outsourcing podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the… backed by our work👇
🚨For-profit children’s homes perform worse doi.org/10.1016/j.socs…
⚠️Outsourcing leads to more out-of-area placements doi.org/10.1016/j.chia…
@Peston @StephLunch

📢 We’re hiring 📢

We're looking for a full-time postdoc and part-time RA (ideal for phd student) to work with me and @BenGoodair on exciting outsourcing research at @BlavatnikSchool, @UniofOxford

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Postdoc: bsg.ox.ac.uk/node/10999
RA: bsg.ox.ac.uk/node/11000

📣Just out in @BMJPublicHealth:
Have outsourcing enabled the survival of good care homes in England?

📈For-profit provision has increased despite
performing worse than non-profit homes
🚨Third and public sector homes have closed irrespective of quality

doi.org/10.1136/bmjph-…