HEALTH

The downside of public health

By Michael Burton | 06 March 2013

Michael Burton on the finding of a recent study by The Lancet magazine, on UK mortality changes.

HEALTH

Where did our public service ethos go?

By Dan Corry | 06 March 2013

The scandal of Mid Staffs hospital reminds us that the culture of the staff delivering the servi...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Councils should have legal duty to give post-adoption help, peers report

By Jonathan Werran | 06 March 2013

Local authorities should be legally obliged to give post adoption support, House of Lords Committ...

HEALTH

Fears raised at UK health gap

By Michael Burton | 06 March 2013

A leading health study warns local authorities will need to take a bold leadership role in public...

HEALTH

Winterbourne View firm goes into administration

By Jonathan Werran | 06 March 2013

Castlebeck goes into administration after failing to find a buyer for its remaining 16 facilities.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

LGA chiefs refute councils role in childcare cost hike

By Jonathan Werran | 06 March 2013

Council chiefs hit out at claims local authorities have a duty to provide childcare, following Da...

HEALTH

Local government's reputation in public health

By Ben Page | 28 February 2013

NHS remains a revered British institution, local government's own reputation is rather patchy, sa...

HEALTH

Care homes under scrutiny

By Jamie Hailstone | 27 February 2013

Town hall bosses have backed calls by a leading charity to improve care home standards.

HEALTH

Tackling staff stress

27 February 2013

Brandon Lewis told Parliament this week the DCLG is taking a number of steps to combat stress lev...

HEALTH

Welfare's law of unintended consequences

By Phillipa Mellish | 26 February 2013

Philippa Mellish reports on the impact welfare reform will have within local government.

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Corporate Director of Children and Family Services

£142,950 - £157,041

Forged through an industrial past, Stoke-on-Trent is a city with creativity and kindness at its heart. Apply for this job

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Strategic Director Economy, Innovation and Growth

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Gateshead Council

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director of Children and Family Services

£142,950 - £157,041

Forged through an industrial past, Stoke-on-Trent is a city with creativity and kindness at its heart. Apply for this job

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Strategic Director Economy, Innovation and Growth

Up to £134,228

We have four fantastic opportunities for innovative and forward-thinking leaders to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Gateshead Council

Strategic Director Housing, Environment and Healthy Communities

Up to £134,228

We have four fantastic opportunities for innovative and forward-thinking leaders to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Gateshead Council