FINANCE

Demand more by demanding different

By Nick Parker | 11 December 2023

Nick Parker of Capita says: there is hope in the adult social care system – 'it may appear broken...

HEALTH

Delayed discharges up since 2021 despite £1.3bn extra funding

By Paul Marinko | 05 December 2023

Delayed hospital discharges have risen by 14% in two years despite the Government investing £1.3b...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

No quick fix as challenges grow

By Ann McGauran | 04 December 2023

Ann McGauran reflects on last week’s NCAS conference, where the general mood was of determination...

ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES

NCASC: Social care 'doing a good job' getting investment

By Ann McGauran | 30 November 2023

Those working in adult social care are ‘already doing a very good job at getting investment and c...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

NCASC: Sector 'slow in making strong case to Treasury for social care cash'

By Ann McGauran | 29 November 2023

The sector has been slow in making a robust case for social care  funding from the Treasury, says...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Social care's new dawn

By Beverley Tarka | 27 November 2023

There are signs Whitehall is now starting to ‘get’ prevention and how to support people to stay o...

HOUSING

Dealing with the issues of isolation

By Natasha Langleben | 27 November 2023

Natasha Langleben questions how many councils know how to apply to the Accelerating Reform Fund f...

WHITEHALL

Innovation keeps the wheels on social care

By Paul Marinko | 27 November 2023

With no prospects of long-term funding solutions, social care teams are having to focus on creati...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Council directors call for ministers to ditch 'senseless' immigration crackdown

By Mark Conrad | 27 November 2023

An influential group of experts – including council directors – has urged ministers to ditch ‘sen...

SOCIAL CARE

The King's Fund: Health and care lack shared understanding on delayed discharges

By Paul Marinko | 27 November 2023

Health and care systems lack a shared understanding of the causes of hospital discharge delays an...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director, Finance and Resources (S.151 Officer)

£110,799 - £120,706

Blackburn with Darwen is a distinctive, welcoming and vibrant borough with a strong identity and a genuine buzz about the place. Apply for this job

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

£55,036 - £58,879

Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skill Apply for this job

West Northamptonshire Council

Fire Safety Surveyor

£66555 - £76077 per annum

Help protect residents and shape better standards across our borough.As a Fire Safety Surveyor, you'll use your technical expertise to help make homes Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council