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Only councils can support greater independent living under new reforms, report finds

Intelligence Reports Studies by Sarah Clarke on February 10, 2021

The report shows that thousands more adults could be supported to live in their own homes, but only if councils are able to deliver social care services.

Social care services “straining” under COVID pressure, says council

Human Resources Leaders People by Sarah Clarke on January 6, 2021

A local authority in Wales said it is only able to deliver essential care in people's own homes due to significant staff shortages.

Care should be kept local in any potential reform, councils argue

Reports Research by Sarah Clarke on September 24, 2020

The County Council Network argues against a National Care Service, insisting that councils have delivered quality services despite funding challenges.

Report reveals impact of COVID-19 on council finances

Business Finance Funding by Sarah Clarke on August 20, 2020

Sterling Rates To Fluctuate During Brexit Negotiations

A think tank has warned that councils are facing a £2 billion funding gap this year due to unfunded coronavirus costs.

Half of councils ‘unprepared’ for housing needs of ageing population

Business Intelligence Strategy Studies by Sarah Clarke on July 20, 2020

Ten Sub Prime Hot Spots Revealed In Poll

New research has found that half of England's councils lack clear policies for the provision of suitable housing for older people.

No councils in England left suspending Care Act duties, says CQC

Compliance Legislation by Sarah Clarke on July 9, 2020

Eight out of 151 local authorities had previously applied easements to their duties under the Care Act, but this is now no longer the case.

Councils given extra £1.6bn to support social care services

Compliance Funding Legislation by Sarah Clarke on April 20, 2020

Councils say an initial £1.6bn in government funding has been "swallowed up" by paying social care providers higher fees.

Which are the top performing councils for adult social care services?

Best Practice Compliance by Sarah Clarke on February 27, 2020

The list reveals the councils that are achieving greater than average outcomes in adult social care, from a less than average spend per head.

Cuts to home care funding are a mistake, says stairlift supplier

Business Equipment Finance Innovation by Sarah Clarke on September 11, 2019

Concerns over cuts to home care funding are seeping into the equipment sector, with suppliers stating people are "better off" being cared for at home.

Ombudsman report details complaints about council-led social care services

Intelligence Studies by Sarah Clarke on August 1, 2019

Interactive map details which councils were complained about the most when it comes to adult social care.

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