HEALTH

Meeting the fitness challenge

By Mike Lock | 09 January 2013

Launching a fitness challenge for staff was a runaway success for North Kesteven DC, says Mike Lock.

HEALTH

Government could announce social care cap today

By Jamie Hailstone | 07 January 2013

The Government could announce a cap on social care costs later today, according to reports in nat...

HEALTH

EU cash could fund social care say council leaders

By Jamie Hailstone | 04 January 2013

Three council leaders have called for government money destined for EU to be used instead to solv...

HEALTH

Councils' public health role needs dose of funding realism, says report

By Jonathan Werran | 04 January 2013

Councils should use their new public health role to fight obesity and help cut the weighty annual...

HEALTH

Means test winter fuel payment for elderly, ex-care minister urges

By Tom Bridge | 03 January 2013

Winter fuel payments should be means-tested to provide greater support for elderly care, former c...

HEALTH

Councils urged to undertake troubled family interventions

By Thomas Bridge | 17 December 2012

Troubled Families report says council intervention remains the key means to transforming lives.

HEALTH

Call for improved joint actions after Winterbourne View abuse case

12 December 2012

Care bosses have urged health and social care systems to improve their joint work on behalf of pe...

HEALTH

Warning over 'lack of directors' in run-up to health services transfer

11 December 2012

Health officials warn local authorities without a public health director could face difficulties ...

HEALTH

Benefits of cycling and walking 'justify spend' says expert

11 December 2012

There is 'unequivocal evidence' to justify council investment in walking and cycling infrastructu...

HEALTH

DoH says social care costs 'will hit council finances'

By Jamie Hailstone | 11 December 2012

Government plans to reform social care will put more pressure on local authority budgets, health ...

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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

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