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SOCIAL CARE

We need to talk about machine learning

By Michael Sanders | 06 March 2019

Michael Sanders believes around 10 local authorities are already using systems and tools that in...

SOCIAL CARE

Two-thirds of councils say they have brought in or increased charges for social care

05 March 2019

Two-thirds of councils in England who responded to a freedom of information (FOI) request said th...

FINANCE

NHS organisations label social care funding a 'national disgrace'

By Martin Ford | 04 March 2019

The state of social care has been branded a 'national scandal and disgrace’ by a coalition of med...

HEALTH

How does public spending break down?

By Michael Burton | 27 February 2019

The latest annual statement from HMRC reveals how little leeway the chancellor has when it comes ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Baby P fallout still having impact, committee hears

By Chris Mahony | 26 February 2019

High turnover rates – and the ongoing risk aversion generated by the Baby P case – are exacerbati...

SOCIAL CARE

The final countdown

By Dan Peters | 19 February 2019

Dan Peters reports on how local authorities are making contingency plans for Brexit while also en...

FINANCE

Worcestershire leaders warn care funding must change

By Martin Ford | 18 February 2019

Worcestershire CC has committed to a £23m boost to social care in its budget for next year.

FINANCE

Haringey officers in reserves warning

By Chris Mahony | 18 February 2019

Officers in Haringey LBC have warned that the Labour administration’s use of £5.5m of reserves to...

SOCIAL CARE

Carers win right to appeal in £400m sleep-in shift battle

By William Eichler | 14 February 2019

The Supreme Court has granted carers the right to appeal in the ongoing sleep-in shift legal batt...

HEALTH

Don't ignore the work of the districts on social prescribing

By Cllr John Fuller | 13 February 2019

When announcing new social prescribers the Government ignored the progress being made in district...

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director of Place and Customer

up to £179,404 per annum

Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Director of Social Work and Social Care

£100,731 to £104,625

You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job

Trafford Council

Environmental Services Contract Manager

£52,413 - £59,615 per year

This is a role with real strategic influence. From shaping policy and commissioning service improvements Apply for this job

East Devon District Council

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