Councils to receive over £15m to fund social care reforms
16/06/2022 The Government has announced a multi-million-pound package aimed at helping local authorities prepare for adult social care charging reform in October 2023. |
Care home owners paid 13 times more than carers
15/06/2022 The pay of executives at equity firms that own care homes is 13 times higher than the wages of the care home workers they employ, new research has revealed. |
Council chiefs criticise food strategy as ‘missed opportunity’
14/06/2022 Local authority leaders have criticised the Government’s new food strategy which they argue does not tackle the underlying causes of obesity. |
Javid announces £25m for social care digitisation
13/06/2022 The social care sector is to benefit from a £25m investment aimed at increasing the rate that social care records are digitised. |
Half of social workers at risk of quitting survey finds
13/06/2022 Nearly half (49%) of social workers say they are less likely to stay in their jobs due to excessive workloads, high stress levels and low morale. |
Inquiry hears of bullying and racism in social care sector
10/06/2022 Lower-paid health and social care workers have experienced bullying, racism and harassment at work, an inquiry by Britain’s equality regulator has heard. |
Immediate action needed to achieve smokefree target, review warns
09/06/2022 The age in which people can buy tobacco products should increase by one year every year until no-one is able to purchase them in this country, a new review has recommended. |
Disabled woman left without care for 12 months, Ombudsman finds
08/06/2022 Worcestershire County Council has been criticised after it left a woman who had had a stroke without appropriate care for a year. |
Council chiefs welcome ‘shake-up’ of health and social care
08/06/2022 Council leaders have welcomed a review into health and social care leadership, particularly its emphasis on collaboration across the NHS and social care. |
Study links child poverty to rise in number of children entering care system
06/06/2022 Child poverty contributed to more than 10,000 young people entering care over the course of five years, a new study has found. |
Welsh auditors: NHS waiting lists could take seven years to clear
31/05/2022 It could be seven years before Wales sees its NHS waiting lists come back down to pre-pandemic levels, Welsh Auditors have claimed. |
Social care crisis contributing to 13,000 NHS bed shortage
31/05/2022 Solving the staff shortage and underfunding problems affecting the social care system is essential for easing the pressure on the NHS, council leaders say. |
Adult social care reforms could cost nearly £26bn
25/05/2022 Adult social care reforms could cost a minimum of £10bn more than currently estimated and will require over 4,000 new social work staff, new study reveals. |
Council chiefs urge people to be alert after new monkeypox cases detected
24/05/2022 Local authority leaders have urged everyone to be aware of any unusual rashes or lesions as 36 additional cases of monkeypox are detected in England. |
Councils warn illicit tobacco could undermine smoking cessation efforts
23/05/2022 Council leaders have warned the cost of living crisis could cause more people to use cheap counterfeit tobacco, widening health disparities. |
Radical changes needed in children's social care, review urges
23/05/2022 Ministers face a ‘pivotal’ moment in children’s social care, with radical changes needed to stop tens of thousands more youngsters entering the system, an independent review has warned. |
One in five children at risk of obesity
19/05/2022 Government should help provide more affordable leisure opportunities, council chiefs say as study reveals children are not getting enough exercise. |
Over 300,000 people living with undiagnosed dementia
17/05/2022 Improving early diagnosis for the hundreds of thousands of people with dementia could lead to over £3bn in savings through lower carer costs, report says. |
Loneliness-related mental health problems impact vulnerable communities
16/05/2022 Disparities in local funding mean that vulnerable citizens are lacking access to social resources that might provide mental health support, study reveals. |
Council leaders urge GPs to prescribe leisure centre trips
16/05/2022 Council leaders are urging GPs to prescribe obese patients classes at local leisure centres after research found it could increase life expectancy four years. |
ADASS: More than half a million people now waiting for social care
13/05/2022 Over half a million people are waiting for social care and there has been a dramatic increase in the number of hours of home care that could not be delivered. |
Training carers key priority for social care sector
12/05/2022 Reform and training carers are two of the key priorities for the social care sector during the year ahead, according to the annual report of the CSW Lyn Romeo. |
Mental health support in schools to get £7m boost
12/05/2022 The Department for Education today announced a further £7m for schools and colleges to train a senior mental health lead. |
Queen’s Speech: Mental health laws to be overhauled
10/05/2022 Government will reform mental health laws to make it harder to detain people and to stop the disproportionate use of the laws against BAME communities. |
Charity warns of 'rapid rise' in food poverty
09/05/2022 More than seven million people live in households that have been forced to skip meals because they couldn't afford or get access to food, new data has revealed. |
Children ‘bounced around’ care system
06/05/2022 Research by the charity Barnardo’s has found young people are facing frequent changes of home, school and social workers. |
Government confirms it won’t appeal COVID care home ruling
05/05/2022 Government won't appeal a court decision which found the policy of discharging patients from hospitals to care homes at the start of the pandemic was unlawful. |
Nearly all UK addresses breach air pollution limits
29/04/2022 Around 97% of all UK addresses breach at least one World Health Organisation (WHO) limit for toxic pollutants, shocking new report reveals. |
Advisers call for minimum pay to ease care workforce crisis
27/04/2022 The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has said the Government should foot the bill for a minimum rate of £10.50 per hour for care workers in England. |
Discharging patients into care homes was 'unlawful', High Court rules
27/04/2022 The High Court today ruled that the Government’s policy of discharging patients from hospital to care homes at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic was unlawful. |
MPs urge licensing authorities to use powers to tackle spiking
26/04/2022 Local authorities have been urged to use their licensing powers to ensure venues take action to prevent spiking incidents and keep customers safe by MPs. |
Experts warn of spike in COVID-related mental health problems
25/04/2022 Adults are becoming increasingly concerned about the impact of the pandemic on their mental health as one third say their mental health has got worse. |
Social care cap amendment threatens ‘crippling care costs’
22/04/2022 MPs in Yorkshire, the Midlands and North East should vote down the social care cap amendment to save poorer constituents from ‘crippling' costs, charities say. |
Report warns of stark variation in the identification of child sexual abuse
20/04/2022 Some local areas are failing to identify and respond to child sexual abuse, a new report has warned today. |
Women in England's poorest areas die younger than nearly all other OECD countries
19/04/2022 Women living in the poorest parts of England have a lower life expectancy than women in living in almost any OECD country, new research has revealed. |
Council chiefs welcome £300m to tackle drug addiction
14/04/2022 Council leaders have welcomed a Government announcement of additional funding for local areas to tackle drug dependency as an ‘important step forward’. |
Report calls for a national audit on needs of children in care
13/04/2022 There needs to be a national audit around the needs of children in care, a new study from Ofsted has said today. |
New funding to help councils drive down parental conflict
13/04/2022 Councils will receive £33m to help resolve conflict between parents and and improve children’s life chances. |
Call for evidence on new 10-year mental health plan
12/04/2022 A call for evidence to inform a new 10-year mental health plan has been launched today by the Government. |
Government intervenes over council's 'inadequate' children's services
11/04/2022 The Government has issued a statutory direction to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council forcing it to improve its children’s social care services. |
New guidance to help tackle 'traumatic' mistakes in aftercare of mental health in-patients
11/04/2022 New guidance to help prevent councils and Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) from making common mistakes in the aftercare of mental health in-patients has been published. |
Call for national review of children's mental health services
07/04/2022 The new president of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) has called for a post-pandemic national review of children’s mental health services. |
Welsh councils receive £10m to support domiciliary care
06/04/2022 A further £10m will be provided to local authorities in Wales to support domiciliary care and increase service provision, the Welsh government has announced. |
Auditors warn of social care direct payments ‘lottery’
06/04/2022 Direct payments for adult social care in Wales help residents maintain their independence but implementation is inconsistent, auditors say. |
City planning should be based on ‘health first principle’
05/04/2022 The UK’s planning system should be reformed to follow a ‘health first principle’, according to a new report. |
Adult social care workforce receives £500m boost
05/04/2022 People working in adult social care in England are set to benefit from a £500m boost that will go towards improving the recruitment and retention of staff. |
Charity calls for ‘mobility credits’ to promote shared transport
04/04/2022 England’s councils have been urged to introduce incentives for people to give up private vehicles to help increase the use of shared transport. |
There is no more cash for COVID, Government confirms
31/03/2022 There will be no more funding to help councils deal with outbreaks of COVID, the Government has confirmed. |
Over 30% of care jobs pay below living wage
31/03/2022 Workers within the care sector in England are more likely to earn less than the real living wage compared to those in Scotland and Wales, research reveals. |
Councils offered £75,000 grant to test digital housing services
30/03/2022 Councils are being invited to apply for grants of £75,000 to test out with older people which technology tools and digital housing services work best for them. |
The Costs of Dealing with Housing Disrepair Claims can Dramatically be Reduced
New Early Pay Product to Help Local Authorities Support Small Businesses
Bradshaw releases third-generation T800
WPS launches new open and adaptive parking solution at Intertraffic 2022
APT SKIDATA launches Charge, an integrated park and EV charging solution
XL Litter Bin to collect more waste
Over Unwanted Sound? Siderise Launches Mullion Overclad System
New and improved Toro mower for greater productivity
Supporting net zero ambitions: New solar PV enhancement from Marley
Nordic Copper Defines a New Generation of Finnish Libraries
Siderise launches masonry passive fire protection package
UltraCrete launches innovative installation aid
Panasonic’s new Smart Multi-site Control Solution provides advanced HVAC control and management
Innovative technology for face-to-face meetings
Leafield’s New 310-litre Envirobank Recycling Bin
Electric performance from the Ariens Zenith E
PAC announces new version of EasiNet Residential
New high ‘defender’ TSI Edge Bollards to protect cyclists
Toro leads the way of Stage V compliant out-front rotaries
APT Skidata Launches New Touchless Parking Solution
SmartCell fire detection system – the smartest investment for HMO properties
Eye-catching EcoArc Recycling Station
APT SKIDATA launches new smart remote assistance tool to further enhance its digital solutions
Tavola Baffles mean a creative ceiling design has never been easier
New Classic Community Litter Bins
New easy to install Cycle Lane Separator Bollards
Hunter Douglas Architectural launches new rounded panel HeartFelt® line
On-the-go recycling for green spaces
New Personal Protective Equipment Bin
UK manufactured bins with antimicrobial protection
Contour Release New Health Check Station
Thame launches first UK ‘take a ticket’ app for safer and smarter queuing at local retailers
Encouraging social distancing with Forbo's new Coral entrance mats
Companies join forces on vehicle-based visual asset inspection and verification system
City of York tackles congestion and pollution with Alchera Technologies
Panasonic Heats Renovated Chapel in Devon with Unique Air Source Heat Pump & Fan Coil Solution
A DLUHC-funded PropTech win uses 3D images and voice technology to bring local planning into the modern age
Protecting Cumbria’s dark skies – a collaborative effort between Thorn Lighting and Cumbria County Council
Adur & Worthing Councils verify property discounts and exemptions using Aspire
Warwickshire Pub Installs Panasonic nanoe™ X to improve indoor environment
Milton Keynes Council automate completion notice issuing process
Wandsworth Council leads the charge on EV infrastructure
Mortar Buoy® increases speed and saves money
Greater Manchester bus network drives into the digital age
Boosting local retail - three more local authorities sign up to Local Rewards scheme
Norwich City Council Awarded for Innovative Approach to Tackling Rising Debt Concerns
21st Century upgrades passenger information across the East Midlands
APT SKIDATA Wins Contract to Upgrade Seafront Car Park in North Ayrshire
Places for People rolls out new technology in the management of damp in homes
Document automation saves TfL payroll team 160 days' admin time per year
Leading by example: The City of London Corporation specifies FORS in supply chain contracts
Vent-Axia’s Lo-Carbon PoziDry Compact Pro Combats Mould in Housing Association Property
Innovative Highways Alliance brings benefits to roads & residents
Thorn Lighting Isaro Pro luminaires provide the perfect solution for the Safer Streets Fund Initiative
Essex County Council completes first stage of digital transformation journey
St Helens MBC: Dream team looks to a bright future
New Harold Wood Station plaza opens
Essex County Council selects Telensa for the next stage of its smart streetlight project
New open data portal presents a bigger picture of Stockport residents
Wales delivers a first for technology-enabled care through Covid response
New Otterbine restores fountain to former glory at Newquay Boating Lake
How £1.3bn Metro tuned into digital radio comms
Hunter Douglas Architectural supplies 17,000m2 of new ceiling for Rotterdam Ahoy
SWARCO Traffic installs new speed warning signs for Angus Council
Thorn ensures the perfect setting at Queens Quay and Titan Crane Basin
Traffic Management Contract secured in Thurrock
SWARCO and APT Skidata provide the technology solution for Wembley car parks
Thorn’s Urba bollards lead the way at Coed Melyn Park
Panasonic Aquarea A2W Heat Pumps provide heating and hot water for new rural housing development
On-the-go Recycling Success by Leafield’s Cup Bins
Vent-Axia’s Datalogging Lo-Carbon Revive 7 Protects Landlord in Disrepair Case
Dedicated app simplifies parking permit renewals for Nottingham drivers
Truespeed lights up map of South-West - announces full fibre broadband roll-out in Bath and environs
Hunter Douglas Architectural ceiling gets ‘Royal’ seal of approval
Telematics Triumph for Metropolitan Thames Valley
Charity fundraisers drafted in to deliver Covid-19 home testing service
Kier record 82% reduction in repeat visits thanks to UltraCrete Tough Patch®
Council forecasts £1m savings in school transport using online planning tool
Northeast Group once again confirms Telensa as Global #1 in Smart Street Lighting
Dublin City Council give green light for green weed control
Safety barriers protect pedestrians in Sheffield city centre
School installs barriers to reduce risk of spreading coronavirus
Lambeth Council rewards APCOA Parking for outstanding service delivery
Devon County Council and SSE Contracting select Telensa for smart streetlighting project
Bermondsey Bar & Kitchen is first venue to win COVID Accreditation in Gov pilot scheme
TechnologyOne continues to expand its enterprise Software as a Service (SaaS) presence in Northern Ireland
Council puts customers first with new digital platform
Lakeshore Copper Building
Europe’s First Smart City Quarter powered by Panasonic
Liverpool supporting vulnerable citizens with Community Helper platform
Customers to benefit as Amberol and Leafield Environmental join forces
Zutec Digital Cladding Remediation Solution Now Available for Housebuilders, Developers and Owners
UltraCrete and Telent join forces to tackle failed ironwork
Vent-Axia Shares Tips to Love your Lungs and Stay Healthy this Clean Air Day
SWARCO companies from across the UK & Ireland come together at Traffex 2022
APT SKIDATA to demonstrate digital transformation in parking at Parkex 2022
Local Resilience adds Debfibrillator Management Process to pre-built Procedures
Panasonic Exhibiting at Housing 2022
Cadcorp launches new hosted Data Service
Bringing logical cloud-based collaboration to the Public Sector
Triple Point announces new £8m revolving credit facility for MLL Telecom
Social Housing Building Regulations Webinar to Set Out Changes to Ventilation in Existing Homes
Tavistock Relationships offers local authorities Reducing Parental Conflict Training
PayByPhone announces new global and UK leadership structure as the business continues to grow
Alliance Leisure Retains Position As Lead Development Partner On Third Generation UK Leisure Framework
Vemotion showcase latest live video streaming products at Security & Policing
York-based fulfilment business works with Sainsbury’s to bring new grocery voucher to market
Bring your course to life at night with Otterbine's lighting systems
New brand gives boost to long-established bridge parapet manufacturer
Designed to Meet the Demand for Safe and Sustainable Interim Housing
Tempest Resourcing Wins Place on Local Government Resourcing Partnership Framework
Local Authorities Now have Access to Premium Parking Solutions on a Subscription Basis
ENVIROVENT’s ventilation solution CHOSEN for ‘homes OF the future’ PILOT
SWARCO Smart Charging Named as GreenFleet’s Charging & Re-fuelling Infrastructure Provider of the Year
UltraCrete launch industry-leading accreditation scheme
Irwin Mitchell boosts planning and environment department with two new appointments
Electric Vehicle Goupil Range Helping Local Authorities Support Their Green Agenda
Vent-Axia Welcomes Housing Ombudsman’s Report on Damp and Mould
Red Stag driving towards carbon-neutral pothole repairs across UK
Sir Robert McAlpine – building a quality supply chain with FORS
Fimatix appoints head of User-Centred Design in expansion of its practice
Caution Your Blast Announces Rich Cassidy as New Head of People and Delivery
Airtech Urges Everyone to Take Action this Radon Awareness Week
Treat the family more for less this Christmas with £245* worth of savings for public servants from Boundless
Liberty Charge seeks to address on-street charging deficit with fully-funded solution
Telensa first to demonstrate that the open standard protocol, TALQ2, enables interoperability at scale
SWARCO Smart Charging enhances its public sector offering with senior appointment
Airtech Helps Landlords Meet Their Duty of Care and Tackle Condensation and Mould
Call for entries: Panasonic celebrates excellence in HVAC+R projects with 4th European PRO Awards 2021
Four more local authorities sign up to Local Rewards scheme to boost local retail
Toro fleet expansion for CGM Group
Power Roll’s rooftop solar offers councils a viable alternative to greenfield sites
Vemotion Viewer App now with automated Real-time Incident Alert & Review
Airtech Supports Landlords to Help Protect their Residents from Radon this Summer
Celebrating a decade of gold standards and stronger supply chains
Premier Modular wins place on £330m public sector building framework
New leasing company helps councils tackle the climate crisis
PayByPhone continues rapid growth across UK
Open Booking API for the sport & leisure sector to undergo further testing
Panasonic Aquarea units receive Passive House Component Certification
Care home building firm choose FORS to ensure quality supply chain
Accelar helps to pinpoint opportunities to drive down carbon in construction
Blackhawk Network becomes a supplier for The Crown Commercial Service on the Voucher Scheme Framework
Keeping close to residents at Stockport Homes, even in lockdown
Dulux launches innovative platform to find and compare the right contractors for any job
Panasonic’s Cashback Schemes to Continue Despite Government U-turn on Green Homes Grant
Reopening safely: How CO2 monitoring can improve ventilation and lower infection risk
UltraCrete Permanent Pothole Repair certified for 10 years
Facing Change Together – HAUC(UK) Convention 2021
Skilled drivers create an efficient supply chain
Smarter building controls will help schools to go green and reduce costs
Defra appoints Noise Consultants Ltd to lead delivery of an environmental noise modelling system
Minimising sound one step at a time
Passing the test with Fibo
Free event gives insight into Austria’s expertise in Positive Energy Districts
EarthSense Collaborates with WSP to Investigate Air Pollution Around London Schools
Multevo to host first ever live virtual sweeper demo
Clean break for flooring
Safe and green in 2021 to meet new ULEZ and DVS rules
Vent-Axia’s Lo-Carbon PoziDry Pro PIV Successfully Tackles Condensation and Mould in Test Home
PayByPhone donates more than 41,000 trees with its 2020 Green Christmas Campaign
Hassle-free winter maintenance with Toro Parts and Reesink Turfcare
PayPoint provides fast access to cash for school meal vouchers
Are you ready for Winter?
Vent-Axia Wins Domestic Ventilation Product of the Year at H&V News Awards
CTEK and EVC sign deal to help meet the growing demands for EV charging in the UK
OnePlan partners with Karantis360 to supply domiciliary care providers with a unique comprehensive care ecosystem
PayByPhone’s cashless parking payment services continue to grow in popularity across the UK
Damp diagnostic a ‘game changer’ for property care
SP Energy Networks seeks participants for major electric vehicle charging trial
Free journey planning widget
Airtech encourages households to protect their lungs by taking action during UK Radon Awareness Week
Data confirms positive input ventilation is effective solution to condensation and mould
Airtech helps landlords tackle condensation and mould protecting their residents and properties
Combat COVID-19 with PureAir
e-One electric refuse vehicle sells out on day one!
Robust bins to keep green spaces clean
SecurityHQ named as supplier on Crown Commercial Service's (CCS) G-Cloud 12 Framework
Slough to launch first e-scooter trial partnering with ‘safety-first’ e-scooter provider Neuron Mobility
Taking Care partner with Brain in Hand to transform the lives of those with learning disabilities & mental health difficulties
Why specify FORS in procurement contracts?
Destin Solutions announce partnership with Wilks Head & Eve providing exclusive access to NEXUS to deliver best in class RV Finder solution
Panasonic’s Highly Efficient RAC Range Provides the Ultimate Heating and Cooling Comfort in Homes
VALE Engineering launches new website for weed control, turf care & winter maintenance
Full range of UV-C disinfection products available from GOLDENSEA UV
QRoutes launches instant eligibility calculator for home to school route travel funding
Open access to UPRNs and USRNs set to unlock the power of place
Collective switches to 100% renewable tariffs
SkedGo journey planner helps local authorities promote greener and active travel
Thrive launches rapid deployment internal comms app to fast track employee communication with frontline teams
PPP Taking Care contribute £100,000 to Age UK’s £10m Emergency Coronavirus Appeal
PPP Taking Care becomes the first and only Which? Approved Personal Alarm Service
WPS continues to support essential workers in critical sectors
CTEK expands into UK electrical vehicle market
Free support tool for councils to help their local businesses
Mitigating information security risks during lockdown
County Council urges businesses to share its recruitment campaign
FORS suspends audits due to coronavirus outbreak
FORS helps local authorities deliver for their communities
Leafield’s Cup Bins support Bristol’s ‘For Cups Sake’ Campaign
Shell is helping power the journey towards a circular paving industry with Shell Bitumen LT R, a new product for roads that uses plastics destined for landfill as part of the additives to make the bitumen.
Effective Energy Group is now offering its support to the 40 Local Authorities who have received a share of the £430m to deliver their projects on the ground by surveying properties and installing measures.
Dougie Belmore explains how one of the main interfaces between you and Bacs is about to change.