England should move towards universal social care system, The King's Fund says

England should move towards universal social care system, The King's Fund says

By Lee Peart 10 November 2026

England should move towards a universal social care system similar to most other compatible countries, according to The King’s Fund.

Call to eliminate social care postcode lottery

By Lee Peart 12 October 2026

The King’s Fund has called for an ‘equal access’ national assessment to eliminate the social care postcode lottery.

Over a quarter of children wait 52 weeks for community health services

By Lee Peart 08 October 2026

Over a quarter of children (27%) are currently waiting at least 52 weeks for community health services, new analysis has revealed.

NHS 'too reliance' on independent sector for mental health care

By Liz Wells 29 August 2025

A significant proportion of routine NHS mental health care is being outsourced to private companies, charities and other independent providers, a new study finds.

Delivering the plan

By Lee Peart 21 July 2025

Healthcare Management's expert roundtable discusses the content of the 10-Year Health Plan and assesses prospects for successful delivery

Surviving to thriving

By Liz Wells 07 April 2025

The King’s Fund’s Annual Leadership and Workforce Summit 2025, in London, brought together leaders from across the health and care system to explore the workforce changes needed in the NHS.

NHS dissatisfaction hits record levels

By Lee Peart 02 April 2025

NHS dissatisfaction levels have hit record levels with just one in five people (21%) content with services.

Call for NHS shift to out of hospital services

By Lee Peart 28 March 2025

The Government has been called upon to shift NHS funding towards primary and community services and overhaul existing hospital-focused performance targets.

Digital designs

By Liz Wells 11 March 2025

The UK is seeing many benefits from digitally-enabled health services, but there are fundamental barriers to digital inclusion, research by The King’s Fund reveals

Higher staff costs force councils to cut social care provision

By Lee Peart 03 March 2025

Higher staffing costs are forcing local authorities to cut the number of people they support, new analysis has found.

NHS admin problems impact nearly two in three

By Lee Peart 17 February 2025

Almost two in three (64%) patients and carers have experienced at least one NHS admin problem over the last year, new research has found.

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director – Children's Social Care

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Newbury - Council Offices, Market StreetFrom £106,618 to £113,740 (Grade O)

RECRUITER: West Berkshire Council

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Grade 6, £26,825 to £28,142 per annum + Standby allowance

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RECRUITER: Isle of Wight Council

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£48,072 - £54,994 per annum

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RECRUITER: Cheshire East Council

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