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Latest DTOC stats – the second most impressive result this week

Latest DTOC stats – the second most impressive result…

The ability of both the NHS and local authority departments of social care to process this rising demand has clearly improved.

by Sarah Atkinson - July 13, 2018
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Matt Hancock: what the new Secretary of State brings to the role

Matt Hancock: what the new Secretary of State brings to the…

After the longest serving Health Secretary left for the Foreign Office, Matt Hancock has been promoted to one of the most important Cabinet jobs.

by Jeremy Cooper - July 10, 2018
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Adult Social Care Module

Assesses and benchmarks performance across a range of factors, with a specific focus on managing demand

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3 reasons why a delayed green paper is a good thing

3 reasons why a delayed green paper is a good thing

I’ve got loads of time for the great ADASS President Glen Garrod, but for once I’m going to disagree with…

by Jeremy Cooper - June 20, 2018
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Identifying and supporting carers is more than just the right thing to do

Identifying and supporting carers is more than just the…

  This week, Carers Week is celebrating and recognising carers for the invaluable role they play, both in supporting children…

by Deborah Crossan - June 15, 2018
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Top 10 highlights of the ADASS annual budget survey

Top 10 highlights of the ADASS annual budget survey

I am slightly embarrassed to admit how much I look forward to the publication of the ADASS annual budget survey…

by Jeremy Cooper - June 14, 2018
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How do you nationally improve locally run care and health?

How do you nationally improve locally run care and health?

Sir David Behan, the out-going Chief Executive of the Care Quality Commission, has called for new powers for the CQC…

by Jeremy Cooper - May 29, 2018
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3 reasons why spending more money on hospitals isn’t the right answer

3 reasons why spending more money on hospitals isn’t…

  Chancellor Philip Hammond and Heath & Care Secretary Jeremy Hunt are set to give a significant and welcome 70th…

by Sarah Atkinson - May 2, 2018
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Why the Citizen’s Assembly on adult social care matters

Why the Citizen’s Assembly on adult social care matters

The fact that the first Citizen’s Assembly commissioned by Parliament is on the subject of adult social care funding shows…

by Jeremy Cooper - May 1, 2018
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‘Mission: Possible’ at ADASS Spring Seminar

‘Mission: Possible’ at ADASS Spring Seminar

  It was fascinating and motivating to participate in the ADASS Spring Seminar – the most concentrated gathering of adult…

by Jeremy Cooper - April 17, 2018
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The Green Paper principles: a cautious welcome

The Green Paper principles: a cautious welcome

In a speech earlier this month, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Jeremy Hunt, outlined what we can…

by Stuart Lindsay - March 27, 2018
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Making behavioural science stick: six tips

Making behavioural science stick: six tips

Last week, Stephen Beet (Head of Service and Better Lives Programme Lead at Bristol City Council), Henrietta Curzon and I…

by Deborah Crossan - March 22, 2018
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