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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...
REORGANISATION
Uncertainty looms over future unitaries' budgets
By Dan Peters | 05 November 2026
Unitary councils being created in 2029 face a ‘material uncertainty’ over their opening budgets a...
FINANCE
Worcestershire CC budget: Social care costs and local government funding pressures
By Phil Rook | 04 November 2026
Rising social care costs and funding uncertainty are a challenge as Worcestershire prepares for r...
REORGANISATION
Debate on unitary council size intensifies ahead of Government review
By Martin Ford | 27 October 2026
As ministers prepare to reveal the next steps for reorganisation, debate is raging within the sec...
SOCIAL CARE
Over 80,000 children face year-long waits for community health appointments
By Emily Whitehouse | 23 October 2026
More than 80,000 children and young people in England have waited over a year from community heal...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Why it's time to stand up for local government
By Heather Jameson | 21 October 2026
'As the spotlight shifts to mayors and strategic authorities, local government must not become th...
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
National Care Service: Why local government must be central to social care reform
By Dr Catherine Howe | 20 October 2026
The idea of a National Care Service needs 'some joined-up thinking which properly links devolutio...
AUTUMN BUDGET
Autumn Budget must provide the financial stability councils need
By Chris Cooke | 19 October 2026
Writing ahead of next week’s Autumn Budget, chair of SIGOMA mayor Chris Cooke says councils need ...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Children's social care inquiry reveals system strain and reform
By Martin Ford | 16 October 2026
A picture of a system under strain emerged as a wide-ranging inquiry into children’s social care ...
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...
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£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
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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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