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HEALTH

Coronavirus testing to be rolled out across social care sector

By Laura Sharman | 15 April 2020

The Government has pledged to offer testing for coronavirus to all social care staff and care hom...

SOCIAL CARE

Is it too early to discuss the exit strategy and local recovery plans?

By Blair McPherson | 07 April 2020

Blair Mcpherson says that for the COVID-19 recovery plan to be successful politicians will need t...

SOCIAL CARE

At times like this local government comes into its own

By Anthony May | 07 April 2020

Anthony May looks at how local government has ‘pivoted to this new normal, perhaps faster than an...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Local government may struggle without a bailout

By Zoe Billingham | 07 April 2020

The crisis support from central government for businesses and wages is welcome and needed, writes...

SOCIAL CARE

Let's make the argument now for the world we want to live in

By Jonathan Carr-West | 06 April 2020

Will the impact of coronavirus mean more state investment or 10 more years of austerity to pay fo...

SOCIAL CARE

Satisfaction level for social care 'remains stubbornly low'

By Michael Burton | 06 April 2020

The satisfaction level for social care ‘remains stubbornly low’ according to a survey into public...

HEALTH

PPE 'on its way' to the frontline

By Heather Jameson | 06 April 2020

More than 30 million items of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are due to be delivered to Loca...

SOCIAL CARE

Vacant care homes will open in two weeks for COVID-19 capacity

By Ann McGauran | 03 April 2020

Hertfordshire CC is recommissioning two vacant council-owned former care homes over the next two ...

WHITEHALL

Birmingham leader demands clarity on coronavirus failures

By Heather Jameson | 02 April 2020

The leader of Birmingham City Council has written to the Government seeking urgent clarity on pla...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

Care providers experience tenfold hike in costs of protective equipment

By Ann McGauran | 01 April 2020

Suppliers of protective equipment are charging as much as 10 times the normal amount for their pr...

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council