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Capita boss predicts 'significant' growth

By Jamie Hailstone | 26 July 2013

The boss of outsourcing giant Capita has predicted ‘significant incremental growth’ for his firm ...

Dementia care pilot schemes announced

By Jamie Hailstone | 25 July 2013

More than 100 hospitals and care homes have been awarded a slice of a £50m fund to pilot schemes ...

Somerset councils agree to share chief executive

By Jamie Hailstone | 25 July 2013

West Somerset and Taunton Deane DCs have agreed to join forces and share a chief executive.

Cap on care is 'too complex'

By Jamie Hailstone | 25 July 2013

LGA has warned plans to introduce a social care funding cap are ‘incredibly complicated' with a ‘...

Hay takes Brum children's services role

By Jamie Hailstone | 25 July 2013

A former president of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has taken ove...

Three-way deal will save £3m

By Jamie Hailstone | 25 July 2013

Civica has created a strategic partnership with three district councils in Worcestershire to hand...

Self-funders at risk without council aid

By Jamie Hailstone | 24 July 2013

The social care system could ‘fall over’ if councils fail to provide enough support for people wh...

Manchester Council plans to create digital enterprise hub

By Jamie Hailstone | 24 July 2013

Manchester City Council has announced plans for a new ‘holding company’ to bring together all its...

Wirral and Cheshire West sign back office agreement

By Jamie Hailstone | 19 July 2013

The leaders of Wirral MBC and Cheshire West and Chester Council have taken the first steps toward...

ADASS president welcomes CQC appointment

By Jamie Hailstone | 19 July 2013

The president of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services has welcomed the appointme...