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SOCIAL CARE

NHS long term plan only offers part of the solution

By Ian Hudspeth | 14 January 2019

Chairman of the LGA's Community Wellbeing Board Ian Hudspeth says until social care is fully fund...

SOCIAL CARE

Early intervention's not enough without funding

By Heather Jameson | 09 January 2019

There will never be enough money for the behemoth that is the NHS - and the real under-funding i...

FINANCE

The NHS makes a land grab for public health

By Michael Burton | 08 January 2019

Flushed with the massive bung from the Prime Minister, the NHS appears to have decided it must ta...

WHITEHALL

Councils warn of impact of public health funding cuts

By Martin Ford | 21 December 2018

Councils have reacted angrily to ‘short-sighted’ cuts to public health funding next year by the G...

LONDON COUNCILS

London boroughs work together to face the HIV challenge

By Ray Puddifoot | 28 November 2018

The London HIV Prevention Programme (LHPP) is clearly a public health success story, says Cllr Ra...

HEALTH

Public health progress put at risk by cuts

By Mike Yuille | 27 November 2018

The Government must restore councils’ public health grants because of their important role in the...

LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Democracy's different down under

23 November 2018

Most people are aware that voting in Australia is compulsory, but far fewer will be informed abou...

WHITEHALL

Universal Credit bad for people's health - academics

By Dan Peters | 15 November 2018

Universal Credit (UC) is bad for health and wellbeing, academics have found in a new study commis...

HEALTH

Making a healthy start

13 November 2018

There are still big issues that need to be addressed if the prevention agenda is to be a success,...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Winner's quest to build on success

By Michael Burton | 07 November 2018

As The MJ launches its 2019 awards Michael Burton reports on how winning the 2018 Local Authority...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

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

Stevenage Borough Council

Early Years Advisor

£54,125-£61,271

The successful candidate will provide expert guidance on curriculum planning, assessment, safeguarding, and inclusive practice. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan 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