SOCIAL CARE

July is just the starting line for ICS

By James Arrowsmith | 30 March 2022

James Arrowsmith says collaboration with local government is key to the success of Integrated Car...

SOCIAL CARE

Call for tougher regulation of exempt housing

By Martin Ford | 29 March 2022

Councils have shared concerns some providers of ‘exempt’ accommodation are exploiting the sector ...

SOCIAL CARE

Council chiefs warn care guidance burdens 'overstretched staff'

By William Eichler | 28 March 2022

Council leaders have criticised the Government’s care funding guidance which requires overstretch...

HEALTH

Future Forum North: 'lack of alignment' in healthcare reforms

By Martin Ford | 24 March 2022

A ‘frenzy’ of Government healthcare announcements has resulted in the fragmentation of integratio...

SOCIAL CARE

Councils to step in if 'Homes for Ukraine' fails

By Martin Ford | 21 March 2022

Under guidance newly published by the Government, statutory homelessness duties will apply to ref...

SOCIAL CARE

Racism driving social workers to quit

By Mike Yuille | 17 March 2022

Pressure caused by racism at work is taking a toll on council social workers, with one in 10 on t...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Family matters

By Ann McGauran | 15 March 2022

With the findings of the independent review of children’s social care expected soon, Ann McGauran...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Councils 'cut out' of Ukraine sponsorship

By Martin Ford | 14 March 2022

The Government has been urged to work more closely with councils following the publication of its...

SOCIAL CARE

Leaders voice ICS frustration to minister

By Martin Ford | 11 March 2022

Social care minister Gillian Keegan was told local authorities were being sidelined or held back ...

SOCIAL CARE

UK 'sleepwalked' into dysfunctional children's social care market

By William Eichler | 10 March 2022

Local authorities need more support to help them find suitable placements for children in foster ...

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