Reform ‘must not lose momentum’ says LGA chair

Local Government Association (LGA) chairman Sir Merrick Cockell wrote to the main political parties last month urging them to adopt a funding model which...

NHS trust to provide staffordshire’s social care

Staffordshire council has handed responsibility for delivering its adult social care services to the local NHS Trust.Almost 1,000 staff and a budget of £153m...

King’s Fund trustees

Thomas Hughes-Hallett and Sir Jonathan Michael have been appointed to the board of trustees at The King’s Fund.Mr Hughes-Hallett has been the chief executive...

NHS trust to provide staffordshire’s social care

Staffordshire council has handed responsibility for delivering its adult social care services to the local NHS Trust.

Reform must not lose momentum says LGA chair

Local Government Association (LGA) chairman Sir Merrick Cockell wrote to the main political parties last month urging them to adopt a funding model which caps the amount of risk individuals are exposed to and work with local government to ensure its successful implementation.

King’s Fund trustees

Thomas Hughes-Hallett and Sir Jonathan Michael have been appointed to the board of trustees at The King’s Fund.

Massive rise in care costs forecast

The cost of long term care will rise to £38bn by 2025 as life expectancy increases in the UK, according to a new report...

Local authority initiatives – May 2012

Birmingham city council has approved plans to transform Bournville College into a £35m retirement village and dementia care facility following a meeting of city...

Strength in numbers – making the best of collaborative working

Kyle Holling at Trowers & Hamlins LLP explores the issuesCare and support providers can collaborate in a variety of ways to concentrate resources, share...

Call for funding gap plug

Several senior social care figures have co-signed a letter calling on the government to plug the funding gap for people who cannot afford their...