THE BIG INTERVIEW: Full in-tray
By Lee Peart 12 May 2026
Newly elected ADASS president Phil Holmes shares his views on neighbourhood health, ICB restructuring, joined up commissioning, the Casey Commission and the National Care Service.
Warning over financial risks faced by children's care providers
By Martin Ford 06 May 2026
Some of the largest children’s social care providers could be vulnerable to financial shocks, according to analysis published today.
Solace urges Better Care Fund rethink
By Dan Peters 23 April 2026
Council chief executives have called for an urgent rethink of how funds like the Better Care Fund are structured, governed and deployed.
Councils increase debt to fund higher social care costs
By Lee Peart 08 April 2026
Councils are falling further into debt to fund rising social care costs, analysis has found.
Unison proposes adult social care pension scheme
By Lee Peart 08 April 2026
A letter proposing a pension scheme for adult social care workers funded by employers and employees has been sent by Unison to health and social care secretary Wes Streeting.
Show us the money
By Lee Peart 01 April 2026
Social care funding is ‘a classic for the insurance system’, and the deadline for the final Casey Commission report should be brought forward. Lee Peart reports from a Smith Square debate.
A design moment for social care
26 March 2026
Paul Burstow, chair of the board, Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE), says the Fair Pay Agreement and Casey Commission create a rare opportunity to revisit the design of social care.
NHS trust to transfer social care back to local council
By Lee Peart 24 March 2026
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is to serve 12-month notice of its plans to hand back responsibility for social care to Torbay Council.
Children stuck in hospital as lack of community care sparks 'hidden crisis'
By William Eichler 23 March 2026
Children are spending thousands of unnecessary days in hospital due to gaps in community and social care, the Children’s Commissioner for England has warned.
Social care body set to improve social care pay and conditions in Scotland
By Liz Wells 19 March 2026
A new voluntary social care bargaining body will be established in Scotland to help improve pay and conditions for more than 110,000 workers.
Visiting rights in hospitals and care homes to be strengthened
By Lee Peart 19 March 2026
Visiting rights in hospitals, care homes and hospices are to be strengthened under Government legislation.
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Associate Director – Children’s Provider Services
£108,015 - £118,680 (pay award pending)
Dudley, West Midlands£108,015 - £118,680 (pay award pending)
Senior Commissioning & Service Development Officer
£42,839 - £47,181 per annum
Northallerton, North Yorkshire£42,839 - £47,181 per annum
Most Read News
- King's Speech to include NHSE abolition Bill and 10-Year Health Plan reforms
- THE BIG INTERVIEW: Full in-tray
- BREAKING NEWS: Single patient record included in King's Speech reforms
- NHS bank shifts often cost more than agency cover, REC claims
- Stop smoking alliance shortlisted for health inequalities award
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