Articles by William Eichler
Scottish social care undermined by 'systemic underinvestment'
By William Eichler 27 January 2026
Social care in Scotland is undermined by the ‘systemic underinvestment’ in prevention and early intervention delivered by social work and social care services, a new report finds.
Hundreds of children failed by 'dysfunctional' care system
By William Eichler 16 January 2026
Hundreds of vulnerable children in England are being placed for months in illegal, unregistered homes, according to a shocking new report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
Scottish councils demand £750m social care lifeline
By William Eichler 24 October 2025
Scotland’s political leaders have been told they face a ‘defining moment’ for local services — with social care at the centre of a new call for action from the nation’s 32 councils.
Call for £1.5bn boost to care worker pay
By William Eichler 19 May 2025
A think tank has urged the Government to boost social care funding by £1.5bn to support a £2,000 pay rise for care workers.
Council chiefs warn Chancellor of 'devastating' financial pressures
By William Eichler 24 March 2025
Nearly three quarters of local authorities in England have warned it will be very or fairly difficult to set a balanced budget this financial year.
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