HEALTH

Care system 'rife' with unqualified employees

By Dominic Browne | 17 October 2012

A BBC investigation has claimed the social care system in England is rife with unqualified staff.

HEALTH

Call for 'mental health champions'

17 October 2012

A new guide has been published to help councils develop better mental health services.

HEALTH

Bridging the gap in social care

By Neil Griffiths | 17 October 2012

The growing financial burden of social care is one of the biggest challenges facing local authori...

HEALTH

Time is running out for looking after older people

By Cllr Phil Harrison | 17 October 2012

Oldham's Cllr Phil Harrison explains what the Government can do to help councils sort out their d...

HEALTH

Age is an asset, not a cost

By Phillipa Mellish | 16 October 2012

As the House of Lords launches a debate about social care, Phillipa Mellish says we need to celeb...

HEALTH

Don't ignore the innovators

By Philip Colligan | 16 October 2012

The cost of social care is beginning to dominate priorities among local authority bosses, says Ph...

HEALTH

Alternative approach to adult social care

By Donna Hall | 16 October 2012

Growing pressures have persuaded Wigan MBC to take a different approach to adult social care, ex...

HEALTH

Home care providers employ underqualified staff

By Dominic Browne | 15 October 2012

A BBC investigation claims the social care system in England is rife with unqualifed staff.

HEALTH

Smoking costs local councils £800m a year, says latest research from ASH

10 October 2012

British smokers are costing local authorities £800m a year, new research suggests.

HEALTH

Shared bid to safeguard youngsters

10 October 2012

Worcestershire CC and West Mercia Police are set to share more information in a bid to stop child...

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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

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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

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

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