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ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Fund the biggest pressures nationally and the rest through a progressive local tax

By Paul Wheeler | 06 February 2018

It is time we broke our fixation with Brexit and focused on issues of real concern, writes Paul W...

WHITEHALL

Javid finds extra £166m in final settlement

By Mark Conrad | 06 February 2018

Local government secretary Sajid Javid has found an additional £166m to ease spending pressures i...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Business rates cannot fund public health, committee told

By Hiba Mahamadi | 06 February 2018

It doesn’t make sense to ease councils’ funding pressures using business rates alone because the ...

WHITEHALL

ADASS gets badass

05 February 2018

The crisis in social care requires a tough, uncompromising response.

FINANCE

May could be defeated on council finance

By Dan Peters | 01 February 2018

Tory MPs have warned the Government they are willing to mount a rebellion over the finance settle...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

The role of districts in social care cannot be overstated

By Cllr John Fuller | 31 January 2018

District councils across England are focused on improving lives and solving problems, writes Cllr...

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...

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

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Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

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Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

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Cambridge City Council

frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council