What is the Purpose of Care?

John Seddon explains why current care systems are failing and why we need to understand the true purpose of care.

John Seddon is the founder and director of Vanguard Consulting, and visiting Professor at Buckingham University Business School. He is best known for developing the Vanguard Method which combines system thinking and intervention theory to improve organisational efficiency. His work focuses on reducing failure demand and building systems that work better. 

This film was produced for the Dublin Summer Institute 2026 and shares insights that are relevant for creating sustainable person-centred supports.

Film | 03.07.26

Neighbourhood Care, Person-Centred Planning, Personalised Support, regulation, social care, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Film

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