Martin Ford 22 November 2024

Ombudsman calls for more powers

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has called for it to be granted further powers to close ‘accountability gaps'.

As part of a Triennial Review, the Ombudsman reported the number of cases handled has increased, dominated by Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), adult social care and homelessness services.

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Recuriter: East Midlands Combined County Authority

Lecturer in SEND

Grade 9 £34,314 - £37,938 p.a. PAY AWARD PENDING

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Recuriter: Durham County Council