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CHILDREN'S SERVICES

High needs kids: which councils are best?

By Leo Jones | 03 July 2019

The system for children with special educational needs is not working. Leo Jones argues that no-o...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

A case of cuts and a confidence crisis

By Martin Ford | 03 July 2019

The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services’ annual survey reveals a pessimistic sector...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Bring it on – give it to us

By Heather Jameson | 02 July 2019

James Jamieson is the newly-elected chairman of the Local Government Association. He talks to Hea...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Pressures eroding protection of adult care budgets, survey finds

By Martin Ford | 26 June 2019

Councils are struggling to protect social care budgets, the Association of Directors of Adult Soc...

PENSIONS

Time to evaluate the real cost of an ageing population

By Michael Burton | 26 June 2019

Recent reports have established that frail old age probably does not start until 80-plus and tha...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

The risks and value of the care home market in Torbay

By Ann McGauran | 24 June 2019

Torbay Council wants to influence the size and make-up of its residential care home market for ol...

FINANCE

Report recommends fully funding social care through taxation

By Martin Ford | 24 June 2019

The public backs funding social care through general taxation, according to new polling.

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Care company dissolved by Suffolk CC

By Martin Ford | 19 June 2019

Councillors in Suffolk have voted to disband a wholly-owned care company.

FINANCE

Caring is sharing in the South West

By Mel Lock | 18 June 2019

Mel Lock explains how a network of assistant directors of adult social care, sponsored by directo...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Lack of social care funding undermines NHS investment

By Martin Ford | 18 June 2019

Insufficient resources in the care system will undermine investment in the NHS, new research has ...

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Head of Early Years and Early Help

£90,126 - £98,319

Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Senior Public Health Analyst

£55,296 - £60,286 per annum

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Public Health Analyst to join us! Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Strategic Manager Youth Voice and Creative Engagement Service

£51,356 - £55,539 per annum

Are you someone who has the passion to promote the voices of young people and ensure they are heard? Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Early Years and Early Help

£90,126 - £98,319

Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Senior Public Health Analyst

£55,296 - £60,286 per annum

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Public Health Analyst to join us! Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Strategic Manager Youth Voice and Creative Engagement Service

£51,356 - £55,539 per annum

Are you someone who has the passion to promote the voices of young people and ensure they are heard? Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

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