Putting healthcare’s vision first

Matthew Taylor says the challenge is to enable what happens in the NHS – the ‘industrial system’ – to succeed while also becoming more aligned with the wider ambition of the social model
Matthew Taylor says the challenge is to enable what happens in the NHS – the ‘industrial system’ – to succeed while also becoming more aligned with the wider ambition of the social model
A meeting at NCASC was a start of action to build a better story for social care that will make it a political priority in the minds of the public, say Beverley Tarka and Anna Severwright.
If you sit round the council board table today, you might see your chief executive scratching their head over the Office for Local Government (Oflog) and your housing director getting to grips with the Social Housing Regulator.
Natasha Langleben questions how many councils know how to apply to the Accelerating Reform Fund for Adult Social Care and asks if a portal promoting partnerships would help boost grant applications.
Inspections can prove a troubling time for organisations, but preparation and support for your staff can reap benefits in the long term. Craig Clarke of GatenbySanderson explains.
HMRC has revised its treatment of VAT on in house leisure services. Scott Dorling and Julian Jarrett consider if agency arrangements can retain this benefit for outsourced leisure services.
Guy Stapleford of Procurement for Housing looks at how buyers can get their communication right and their local authority ready for the new procurement regulations.
Local government minister Lee Rowley sets out more details on proposals to clear the serious external audit backlog and ensure a focus on current rather than historical assurance.
The Government’s response to the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee’s digital exclusion report is a disappointing outcome, says Helen Milner.
If as a manager you have a clear coherent philosophy and a set of values you stick to then you will be much admired, but your success may be limited, says Blair Mcpherson.
A look at how Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is working with local government to build social value into procurement.
Paul Wheeler looks at how town councils have appeared after being established in the local government act.
Michael Burton explains why local government needs to act ahead of the the EU referendum
A lack of power has undermined local government’s role in environmental work and devolution must be shaped to enable communities to play their part, writes Ruth Davis
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