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FINANCE

Even in difficult times, we need to encourage innovation in social care

By Ewan King | 16 October 2017

Despite the current financial pressures, Ewan King argues innovation is needed now more than ever.

HEALTH

Sutcliffe: CQC 'got some things wrong' in local systems reviews

By Dan Peters | 12 October 2017

The chief inspector of social care has admitted mistakes were made in the Care Quality Commission...

WHITEHALL

Labour may ditch flagship National Care Service name

By Dan Peters | 11 October 2017

Labour may ditch the name of its flagship National Care Service policy, the party’s shadow minist...

HEALTH

Health and care reform challenge 'greatest since welfare state creation'

By Dan Peters | 11 October 2017

Health and social care face the ‘greatest reform challenge since the creation of the welfare stat...

FINANCE

Delayed transfer punishments 'frankly bizarre'

By Sam Clayden | 11 October 2017

The country’s most senior care director has rebuked attempts to penalise cash-strapped councils o...

BUSINESS

West Sussex set to probe nine care homes

10 October 2017

West Sussex CC has revealed it is investigating nine care homes owned by a private operator after...

BUSINESS

'Sector let down by housing association's poor governance'

By Hiba Mahamadi | 10 October 2017

The largest housing association in Sunderland has been downgraded after a regulator found senior ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Knowing me, knowing NCAS

10 October 2017

At this time of year, Diary’s inbox is flooded with mostly dull press releases urging people to a...

FINANCE

Winter is coming – but don't overlook the other pressures

By Sam Clayden | 10 October 2017

Raise the profile of social work, cut out the arguments with health and stop getting sidetracked ...

HEALTH

Willcox: Focus on delayed transfers is short-sighted

By Sam Clayden | 10 October 2017

The emphasis on delayed transfers of care (DTOC) and looming winter pressures is ‘short-sighted’ ...

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Chief Executive

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Aberdeen City Council

Executive Director for Place

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Wokingham Borough Council

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Lead change. Transform lives. Shape the future of youth justice in North Yorkshire. Apply for this job

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