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SOCIAL CARE
Casey Commission report claims 'no one' in charge of social care
By Lee Peart | 11 November 2026
Baroness Casey will today say a report requested by her commission shows successive Governments have been ‘asleep at the wheel’ on social care.
POLICY AND POLITICS
England should move towards universal social care system, charity urges
By Lee Peart | 10 November 2026
England should move towards a universal social care system similar to most other compatible count...
LOCAL ECONOMIES
Levelling out uneven social care provision
By Rosie Fogden | 29 October 2026
Fixing the postcode penalty for social care is key if growth is to reach all places, say Ben Fran...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
A national care promise needs a local delivery guarantee
By Paul Burstow | 27 October 2026
A National Care Service needs sustainable funding, clear accountability and local capacity to del...
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Put people, prevention and place at the centre
By Alison Barker | 27 October 2026
The message from senior officers’ group Solace is clear: adult social care reform, neighbourhood ...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Local councils: Funding the transition to care reform
By Colin Ansell | 19 October 2026
Before a National Care Service is created, a bridge over troubled water is needed. One possible a...
FINANCE
Call for long-term EFS plan
By Dan Peters | 15 October 2026
The Government must turn exceptional financial support (EFS) into a ‘managed recovery regime rath...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Social care vacancies at decade low but recruitment growth slows
By William Eichler | 14 October 2026
Growth in the adult social care workforce in England is occurring at its slowest rate in four yea...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Why complaints won't wait for reform
By Amerdeep Clarke | 07 October 2026
Amerdeep Clarke sets out four things councils can fix in adult social care today.
FINANCE
Medway talks with ministry over finances
By Dan Peters | 29 September 2026
Senior Medway Council officers are in ‘ongoing discussions’ with the Ministry of Housing, Communi...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Perspectives on safeguarding
By Melanie Williams | 24 September 2026
National safeguarding reform matters, but preventing harm requires tackling poverty, housing and ...
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Corporate Director Community Development
£145,894 to £169,693 plus relocation support
Premium jobNorth Yorkshire Council is entering an exciting new phase of transformation, growth and opportunity. Apply for this job
Director of Adult Social Care
£101,636 - £112,285 per annum (SLMG1)
As a key member of the Directorate Leadership Team, you will provide visible and effective leadership Apply for this job
Director of Adults Service Development
£101,636 - £112,285 per annum (SLMG 1)
This is a strategic improvement and assurance leadership role focused on driving the Adults Social Care improvement journey Apply for this job
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