Andy Burnham has unveiled his strategy to fix social care. Industry experts have shared their opinions and to say the reaction has been mixed would be an understatement.
A programme designed to support people and their carers to live healthier and more independent lives is on track to save Somerset Council over £10m by the end of March 2025.
Care providers have called for an immediate exemption from a hike in National Insurance contributions warning the move could force the sector to collapse.
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Harrogate, North Yorkshire£53,051 - £57,372 (plus up to 10% welcome payment, plus relocation support up to £8,000)
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