Health

By Michael Burton | 28 February 2012

Latest figures on the ageing population show the scale of the challenge local authorities face re...

New law could threaten food safety, LGA warns

By Jamie Hailstone | 27 February 2012

Council bosses warn new limits on food hygiene visits could put the public at risk from dodgy res...

HEALTH

Question: How did a Government committed to social enterprise close down parts to build third sector capacity?

By Paul Corrigan | 27 February 2012

Paul Corrigan looks at how the NHS reform has become a mess for the Government.

HEALTH

The Government's failed reforms

By Paul Corrigan | 24 February 2012

Paul Corrigan says that the communication of NHS reforms has been poorly executed.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Gove calls for more adoptions

By Jamie Hailstone | 23 February 2012

Michael Gove has slammed councils for failing to speed-up the adoption process and described the ...

HEALTH

'Tackle widening gap in inequality' bosses tell sector

By Jamie Hailstone | 23 February 2012

Council care bosses have called on central and local government to work together to help tackle g...

HEALTH

Baby P social workers contest dismissal

By Jonathan Werran | 22 February 2012

Two social workers at the heart of the ‘Baby P’ care incident are poised to appeal against unfair...

HEALTH

Confidentiality brief for Dame

22 February 2012

Dame Fiona Caldicott has been appointed to lead a government-backed review of patient confidentia...

HEALTH

Nesta to develop online home care requests

22 February 2012

The Government has invested £150,000 in a pilot scheme to encourage residents to arrange their ho...

HEALTH

The different political outcomes for Government

By Paul Corrigan | 21 February 2012

There are things that are wrong with the NHS now, or will be at some time in the future, says Pau...

Corporate Director of Children and Family Services

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Gateshead Council

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