LocalGov.co.uk - Your authority on UK local government masthead
Ann McGauran 28 February 2019

Exclusive: Government must 'step up' on adult social care

The council ranked the best at delivering most for the money it spends on adult social care has called on the Government to ‘step up’.

Redbridge LBC leads consultancy firm iMPOWER’s  latest list of the top 10 councils for productivity in adult social care, The MJ can exclusively reveal. Southend-on-Sea Council is number two, with Havering LBC in third place.

Redbridge LBC’s corporate director of people, Adrian Loades, and cabinet member for health, social care and ageing, Cllr Mark Santos, said they believed their success was due to ‘patient sustained effort over the past few years’.

To continue reading visit The MJ (£).

#CQC #Budgets and efficiency

Analysis

Opinion

Most Popular News

Birmingham signs ‘historic’ equal pay deal with unions image
Birmingham signs ‘historic’ equal pay deal with unions
Council leader embroiled in social media posting scandal resigns image
Council leader embroiled in social media posting scandal resigns
Council faces £2m deficit due to ‘continuing housing crisis’ image
Council faces £2m deficit due to ‘continuing housing crisis’
Councils receive over £600m to provide walking, wheeling and cycling routes image
Councils receive over £600m to provide walking, wheeling and cycling routes
EXCLUSIVE: Ministers threatened with food waste refusal image
EXCLUSIVE: Ministers threatened with food waste refusal

New Products

Bolton Council Upgrades 120+ School Crossings with Smart CMS Control by Lucy Zodion

NEC CONTRACTS HAS GONE DIGITAL: PAPERLESS, TO GIVE YOU MORE

Vent-Axia Delivers Social Housing a Smart Ventilation Solution Ahead of Awaab’s Law

New remotely lockable cabinet will help manage medication for people with mental health issues

UK-first tool developed by Bluesky scores areas green credentials to aid urban planners

New partnership drives improved air quality and healthier homes in social housing

ShuttleID launches 90-day free trial for local authorities

Case Studies

Acrospire Delivers Retrofit Lighting for Newbridge’s Joe Calzaghe Footbridge

Acrospire Delivers PIR-Controlled Lighting at Ruislip Lido Car Park

Spennymoor Market Place and Consett Middle Street revitalised using Thorn Lighting’s Thor Lanterns and Customisable Gobo Projectors

Acrospire Partners with Bath & North East Somerset Council to Illuminate Historic Film Location with LED Upgrade

Believ to install 22 charge points across Redcar and Cleveland

Acrospire Enhances Harlington Underpass with Energy-Saving Vandal-Resistant Lighting

Croydon Council selects integrated corporate GIS to improve efficiencies

Company Anouncements

Acrospire triumphs at the 2025 HEA Awards with Sustainable Project of the Year

TRT Lighting retrofit helps Lincolnshire County Council cut street lighting energy use by over 65%

Vent-Axia Welcomes Healthy Homes Standard

Vent-Axia Helps Tackle Condensation and Mould this World Ventilation Day

Airtech Calls For Urgent Government Action to Support Radon Awareness Week

Vent-Axia’s New Smart Fan Helps Landlords Stay Ahead of Awaab’s Law

Lucy Zodion recognised as sustainability leader with Build Back Better GREEN Award for HAWK3

Popular Topics

#Whitehall #Waste management #Unitary #Unions #Transport #Transformation #Temporary accommodation #social care #SEND #Schools #Reorganisation #Regeneration #Recruitment #Politics #Police
SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Academy Business Manager

City Of Doncaster Council
Grade 8 £33,699, £39,152 per annum
As the Academy Business Manager, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Recuriter: City Of Doncaster Council

EPIC Relief Support Worker (CDC)

City Of Doncaster Council
Grade 7, £14.58 - £16.02 per hour
Do you have a positive approach to work and enjoy the challenge of a busy role? Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Recuriter: City Of Doncaster Council

Social Care Coordinator

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Band F, SCP 26-31 (£37,280- £41,771 per annum)
A Fixed term opportunity has arisen for a Social Care Co-ordinator within Enquiry team for 12 months. Sandwell, West Midlands
Recuriter: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Social Care Coordinator

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Band F, SCP 26-31 (£37,280- £41,771 per annum)
A Fixed term opportunity has arisen for a Social Care Co-ordinator within Enquiry team for 12 months. Sandwell, West Midlands
Recuriter: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

School Crossing Patrol

North Yorkshire Council
£12.85- £13.47 per hour
Do you have half an hour to spare in the morning or afternoon? East Ayton, Scarborough
Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council
Linkedin Banner