Burnham's care package: promise or placebo?

Burnham's care package: promise or placebo?

By Emily Whitehouse 30 July 2026

Just over twenty-four hours ago Andy Burnham unveiled his strategy to fix the social care sector. Since then, industry experts have shared their opinions and to say the reaction has been mixed would be an understatement.

Care at home programme to save council £10m

By Lee Peart 27 February 2025

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 call for immediate exemption from NI hikes

By Lee Peart 28 November 2024

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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frederica-diamanta

Children and Families Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker

£39,152 - £47,181

Gloucestershire£39,152 - £47,181

RECRUITER: Gloucestershire County Council

Family Drug and Alcohol Court Social Worker

£39,152- £47,181 per annum

Gloucester, Gloucestershire£39,152- £47,181 per annum

RECRUITER: Gloucestershire County Council

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£38,220 - £40,777

Gloucestershire£38,220 - £40,777

RECRUITER: Gloucestershire County Council

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