CIPFA calls for social care reform
ADULT SOCIAL CARE

CIPFA calls for social care reform

By Martin Ford | 12 December 2024

A call has been made to the Government to end a ‘vicious cycle’ in social care causing pressure to mount on council finances.

FINANCE

Don't let the financial crisis destroy devolution

By Dr Simon Kaye | 10 December 2024

Recent developments in local government have raised as many questions as answers. Dr Simon Kaye o...

NCASC 24

A Royal Commission on care would need a 'rapid timetable'

By Ann McGauran | 27 November 2024

A ‘rapid timetable' must be set should the Government pursue a Royal Commission to reform social ...

NCASC 24

National insurance hike 'catastrophic' for care

By Ann McGauran | 27 November 2024

The Government’s decision to increase employer National Insurance Contributions (NIC) will have ‘...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT OMBUDSMAN

Ombudsman calls for more powers

By Martin Ford | 21 November 2024

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has called for it to be granted further powers to ...

SOCIAL CARE

Kinnock fails to flesh out care plans

By Heather Jameson | 11 November 2024

The Government is committed to building consensus on a National Care Service, the care minister t...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

English councils could spend £17bn on care for working age adults by 2030, says report

By Emily Twinch | 11 November 2024

Councils in England may have to spend £17bn on working age adults and those with a life-long disa...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Where has the Budget left adult social care?

By Hiba Sameen | 11 November 2024

Lucinda Allen and Hiba Sameen examine the impact of the Budget on adult social care – the good, t...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Co-production is the key to success

By Georgina Walton | 08 November 2024

Georgina Walton and David Rees look at how the innovative use of co-production at Kent CC is impr...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Supporting the NHS's three big shifts

By Melanie Williams | 06 November 2024

Melanie Williams examines the role of social care in realising the Government’s ten year health plan

SOCIAL CARE

Call to fully fund National Living Wage rise to keep care 'afloat'

By Dan Peters | 06 November 2024

Adult social care directors have called on the Government to fully fund the increases in National...

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