1.77 billion social care shortfall will hit lives
Harsh financial pressures and demographic changes have left a gaping £1.77 billion black hole in social care budgets, a Local Government Association report has revealed.
Read MoreHarsh financial pressures and demographic changes have left a gaping £1.77 billion black hole in social care budgets, a Local Government Association report has revealed.
Read MoreInnovation by local authorities in delivering quality public services was recognised today at the seventh annual Beacon Scheme awards ceremony. The Deputy Prime Minister, John Prescott, and Local Government Minister, Phil Woolas, were present to congratulate winning authorities on their achievements.
Read MoreCharities are increasingly involved in public service delivery but the spotlight so far has largely focused on those commissioning these services, rather than on those charities providing them.
Read MoreMinisters will today ask people from across the UK what kind of pension system they want in the future, in the largest consultation event of its kind that the country has ever seen.
Read MoreMore older people are to be helped to live independently in their own homes for longer, thanks to a £18.5m government project.
Read MoreA new purpose built Immigration Removal Centre is planned at Gatwick Airport as part of the Government’s drive to deliver a firm but fair immigration and asylum system, the Home Office announced today.
Read More30 pc reduction in admissions could mean people don’t spend unnecessary time in hospital and save over £400m a year for other services.
Read MoreOn Monday 3 April 2006 10 for 11.00 am, Capacitybuilders is to be launched at the International Convention Centre Birmingham on Monday 3 April by Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Home Office, Paul Goggins MP.
Read MoreThe Health Secretary has rejected claims patients will suffer because of the NHS cash crisis, after a hospital trust said it was cutting 1,000 jobs. Patricia Hewitt also denied that the raft of current NHS reforms had caused the present financial problems, adding that they would actually solve them.
Read MoreA new report published by Carers UK reveals that people who care for their elderly, sick or disabled relatives are being let down because public authorities are failing to implement the Human Rights Act. This is having serious, and potentially life-threatening, consequences.
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