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SEND system in urgent need of reform, says LGA

09/06/2025

A new report by the Local Government Association (LGA) has called for urgent reform of SEND services.

'Burning platform' warning on early years' services

05/06/2025

Early years’ services are on a ‘burning platform’ with UK outcomes among the ‘worst in the civilized world’, a leader has warned.

Call for 10-year sexual health strategy

03/06/2025

The Local Government Association (LGA) has called for a 10-year sexual health strategy as services face unprecedented pressure.

SEND improvement plan to address ‘systemic failures’

29/05/2025

Bracknell Forest Council has set out plans to improve SEND provision including funding for extra staff.

Care coalition calls for significant social care funding in Spending Review

22/05/2025

A coalition of stakeholders has called for significant investment in social care in the Spending Review on 11 June.

Sure Start financial benefits could double costs, finds IFS

21/05/2025

The financial benefits of the Sure Start early years programme could be twice as high as its costs, according to new analysis.

NHS and local government partner on gonorrhoea vaccine

21/05/2025

The NHS and local government have partnered on the roll-out of a world-first vaccine programme to prevent gonorrhoea.

EXCLUSIVE: Family decision making model keeps children out of care

15/05/2025

A new charity report highlights how an evidence-based model of family-led decision making can help keep children out of care.

Blueprint document sets out changes to ICB functions

08/05/2025

A blueprint document has set out changes to integrated care board (ICB) functions with a number being transferred to neighbourhood providers and NHS regions.

NHS contract proposals pledge 'greater control' for ICBs

15/04/2025

New proposals by NHSE pledge to give ICBs greater control over NHS contract activity.

Care leaders call for NIC bridging fund

04/04/2025

Care leaders have called for the creation of a ‘bridging’ fund to mitigate the impact of the rise in National Insurance Contributions (NICs).

Local area partnership promises urgent improvements

03/04/2025

Bracknell Forest Council and NHS Frimley ICB have promised ‘urgent and sustained improvements’ following a critical Ofsted and CQC report.

Care providers launch legal action over NICs rise

25/03/2025

Care England has launched legal action over the Government’s rise in National Insurance Contributions (NICs) for care providers.

Streeting pledges to spend more on social care through NHS

24/03/2025

Social care will receive more funding through the NHS in this spring’s 10-Year Health Plan, the health and social care secretary has revealed.

Government votes to reject health and care NICs exemption

19/03/2025

The Government has voted to reject a Liberal Democrat amendment to exempt health and care providers from a rise in NICs.

Prevention services 'at risk'

12/03/2025

Prevention services are ‘at risk' because of rising social care spending, a local government leader has warned.

Health and social care facing £457m funding gap in Scotland

06/03/2025

Health and social care finances in Scotland are facing a £457m funding gap in 2024/25, a new report has revealed.

Care at home programme to save council £10m

27/02/2025

A programme designed to support people and carers to live healthier and more independent lives is on track to save Somerset Council over £10m.

Lords vote to exempt social care from NIC hike

26/02/2025

The House of Lords voted yesterday to exempt social care providers from a National Insurance hike set to come into force in April.

Parliament rally calls on Government to tackle social care crisis

25/02/2025

Campaigners are gathering at Parliament today to call on the Government to address the social care crisis.

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Black hole spending review

Jonathan Werran, chief executive of Localis, reflects on what the Spending Review means for local government.
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