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Local government reorganisation is no silver bullet for councils or social care
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Local government reorganisation is no silver bullet for councils or social care

By Nick Presmeg | 11 November 2026

As delegates head to the National Children and Adult Services conference, Nick Presmeg looks at how to make reorganisation work for local people and stresses that new structures alone will not reso...

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 h...

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...

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frederica-diamanta

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

North Yorkshire Council

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

Nottingham City Council

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

Nottingham City Council

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