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ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Why 'double recovery' judgement will have implications for the sector
By Virginia Cooper | 29 January 2018
Virginia Cooper explains how a recent court judgement could end up costing councils across the co...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Rural elderly face 'terrifying' social care crisis
By William Eichler | 25 January 2018
Elderly people living in rural parts of the country are facing a ‘terrifying’ social care crisis.
HEALTH
Committees launch joint inquiry on long-term care funding
By Sam Clayden | 24 January 2018
A pair of Commons select committees has joined forces to launch an inquiry on the long-term fundi...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Blurring the lines: How districts can help reduce DTOCs
By Sandra Dinneen | 24 January 2018
Sandra Dinneen explains how South Norfolk DC is working to save bed days and improve residents' q...
HEALTH
The road ahead for the social care consultation
By Simon Bottery | 22 January 2018
The social care green paper has been mired by delay and controversy. Simon Bottery weighs up the ...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Boom in elderly population stretching counties to 'breaking point'
By Laura Sharman | 17 January 2018
An 'unprecedented' rise in the number of elderly people in rural county areas is pushing counties...
HEALTH
The fall of the tri-borough
By Dan Peters | 16 January 2018
Dan Peters looks back at the events leading to the collapse of the tri-borough and asks how the t...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Five London councils commission programme to keep troubled youngsters out of care
By Laura Sharman | 16 January 2018
Five London boroughs have jointly commissioned a new programme to help vulnerable young people st...
WHITEHALL
Behan to step down from CQC
By Dan Peters | 15 January 2018
Directors of adult social services have thanked Sir David Behan for his service after he announce...
HEALTH
Javid: Department rebrand will not change role
By Sam Clayden | 10 January 2018
Communities secretary Sajid Javid has insisted that the upgrading of social care in prime ministe...
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Executive Director Adult Social Care and Health (DASS)
£161,239 - £177,363 plus benefits
This is not a maintenance role. It is a transformation leadership opportunity: to bring services and cultures together. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Legal and Governance (Deputy Monitoring Officer)
£91,639 to £99,427
We are seeking someone with a strong grounding in local government law and governance, or experience gained in a similar environment. Apply for this job
Head of Major Projects
MG 1/2 -£86,283 - £93,102 per annum
Help shape Merton’s future Apply for this job
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