Councils in England face funding shortfall of approx. £2bn in 2020-21, report suggests
A new report from the lnstitute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has explored how the coronavirus…
COVID-19 GRANTS: Over 25% of funding still to be distributed as analysis suggests over-allocation to multiple councils
New government data has revealed that out of the £ billion allocated to local authorities…
COVID-19 GRANTS: Analysis reveals which local authorities have paid out the most & least in cash grants
New analysis of government data relating to vital cash grants for small businesses has revealed…
Councils given additional funding to award grants to small businesses hit-hard by lockdown
The government has set up a discretionary fund for local authorities to award additional financial…
Councils urge for clarity regarding relaxation of duties for disabled children during pandemic
Councils are calling for clarity regarding the removal or relaxation of statutory duties set out…
Study reveals vital role Handyperson Services play in keeping people living independently
A new report emphasising the pivotal role council-commissioned Handyperson Services play in keeping vulnerable people…
£14m to roll out rapid response teams as seven sites develop NHS urgent community care standards
As the NHS shifts its focus to community health services in a bid to reduce…
Demand on local authorities for social care grows as 1.9 million requests made to councils for support
NHS Digital has released its annual Adult Social Care Activity and Finance Report for England…
Comment: Public sector is in need of major leadership training
Angus Long, Owner of Impression Marketing Reflecting on a recent report highlighting that, due to…
Councils say that buying new mobility aids can be more “financially viable” than recycling and reissuing equipment
Nikki Fox, the BBC’s disability correspondent, has investigated how much money could be saved by…