Social care delays leading to 'dangerously long' hospital stays
SOCIAL CARE

Social care delays leading to 'dangerously long' hospital stays

By William Eichler | 17 January 2025

Almost one in seven hospital beds were occupied last week by patients who were medically fit to be released, but who were forced to wait for care packages to be put in place.

POLICY AND POLITICS

Stick to the long-term, Sir Keir

By Michael Burton | 11 December 2024

While unforeseen events can knock a new government off course, ministers need to ensure they keep...

POLITICS

Kendall: Local government to join up work opportunities

By Emily Twinch | 26 November 2024

Mayors and councils will be given powers to join up services locally to tackle worklessness, the ...

PARTNERSHIPS

Partnership working and collaboration will always be critical

By Caroline Green | 21 November 2024

Structural reform on its own won’t achieve strong and more inclusive local economies and a system...

HEALTH

The NHS needs to get better before it gets bigger

By Elizabeth Campbell | 11 November 2024

Cllr Elizabeth Campbell says that for years councils have grappled with limited budgets, and have...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Supporting the NHS's three big shifts

By Melanie Williams | 06 November 2024

Melanie Williams examines the role of social care in realising the Government’s ten year health plan

SOCIAL CARE

Call to fully fund National Living Wage rise to keep care 'afloat'

By Dan Peters | 06 November 2024

Adult social care directors have called on the Government to fully fund the increases in National...

POLITICS

Budget: Cash bonanza not expected for councils

By Heather Jameson | 30 October 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to plough cash into public services in today’s Budget – but ...

SOCIAL CARE

Streeting promises 10-year plan for social care

By Lee Peart | 21 October 2024

Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has promised a 10-year plan for social care that w...

PREVENTION

Prevention could deliver £11bn return on investment

By Lee Peart | 07 October 2024

Injecting more money into prevention could deliver an extra £11bn return on investment on current...

HEALTH

Looking for big results

By Matthew Taylor | 02 October 2024

As the Government grapples with difficult political headlines, Matthew Taylor outlines three ‘ena...

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Director of Environment and Sustainability

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Assistant Chief Executive

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We’ve made a promising start, with the Commissioners’ report last summer recognising our substantial progress. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

Strategic Director of Housing

£113,431 to £125,279

We’ve made a promising start, with the Commissioners’ report last summer recognising our substantial progress. Apply for this job

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