● Social care contributes an estimated £68.1 billion annually to the UK economy through service delivery, employment, and associated spending ● Employs over 1.59 million people, making it one of the largest employment sectors in the UK. ● Supports many more jobs indirectly through supply chains and local economies. ● Every £1 invested in social care in England, there are £2.36 in socioeconomic benefits. (fb)

Beyond War: Jim Merkel on Personal Choices and Global Impact - Engineer-turned-documentarian Jim Merkel shares his awakening from narratives that normalize war and environmental destruction. A compelling look at how a society's choices related to procreation and consumerism have ripple effects across generations across the world. Youtube: https://youtu.be/lfw_e0OaIiE Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2207697/episodes/17154119 (fb)