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Children's social care review reveals system in urgent need of reform 23/07/2021 Jo Porter outlines how local authorities can maximise the chance of identifying the families that need assistance and provide the necessary support.
Managing uncertainty - Children’s services and the COVID effect 09/11/2020 Jo Porter outlines what further steps central government and local authorities should take to ensure that the wellbeing of vulnerable children is prioritised if or when referrals spike.

Analysis

Breaking down England's fiscal devolution plans

David Phillips of the IFS tells LocalGov why England's regional finance reforms are modest by global comparison and what ministers still need to get right.

Opinion

Learning from 1972: Getting property right this time

As LGA gathers pace, David Parrett, Director at Cadaema, warns that failure to plan for council property portfolios could see history repeat itself.

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Head of Occupational Therapy Services

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Occupational Therapy has a critical role to play in transforming Adult Social Care. In Essex, we believe Occupational Therapists are central to helpi England, Essex, Chelmsford

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