Notes from the sharp end of care
Thinking from the Leafnotes team on voice-first recording, AI in social care, and evidence that writes itself.
11 August 2026 · Andy Massey, Head of Partnerships
How do you evidence a relationship?
Ofsted is consulting on making "children's enduring relationships" an evaluation area. It's a good idea — and a recording problem.
Read post →
7 August 2026 · Leon Rossiter, CEO & Co-founder
Our new starters, and the inverse law of love
Louis and Mia have joined the team, both under 25. It got me thinking about what a company actually owes people — and why I think the care a business owes you runs in the opposite direction to what it pays you.
Read post →
6 August 2026 · Adam Galloway, CTO & Co-founder
Burnham's National Care Service: what it actually means for providers
The Casey Commission now reports in summer 2027 and workforce reform is moving ahead of it. A look at what the 29 July announcement changes for social care organisations, and what to get in order now.
Read post →
4 August 2026 · Andy Massey, Head of Partnerships
The law just started listening. Your notes are how it hears.
The Supreme Court has replaced the Cheshire West acid test with a rounded assessment that puts a person's own wishes and feelings first — and the daily care record just became legal evidence.
Read post →
4 August 2026 · Andy Massey, Head of Partnerships
Ofsted is about to read your records differently. Here's why that might be a good thing.
Ofsted is consulting on replacing the single overall judgement with colour-coded report cards. What the proposals mean for children's homes — and for the records inspectors will read.
Read post →
16 July 2026 · The Leafnotes Team
Voice-first case notes: giving carers back their evenings
Most case notes get typed hours after the care happened, and the records suffer for it. What changes when carers can simply speak them instead.
Read post →