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
Opinion
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Stories change the world and social care needs a better story
December 1, 2023
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.
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Is regulation restricting our freedom to deliver?
November 30, 2023
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.
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Dealing with the issues of isolation
November 27, 2023
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.
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Using ‘assurance’ to aid recruitment
November 29, 2023
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.
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From the archive
The extension of urban democracy
Paul Wheeler looks at how town councils have appeared after being established in the local government act.
Like Arnie, the EU referendum will soon be back on the agenda
Michael Burton explains why local government needs to act ahead of the the EU referendum
Reflowering democracy
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