Social care ‘in gridlock’
The health and care system in England is gridlocked and unable to operate effectively, according to inspectors.
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Children in care good practice ‘not shared’
The Government has established “a proper approach” to assessing whether its new programmes will deliver better outcomes for children in the care system, according to MPs.
More children seeking help with mental health
Latest figures show a record number of children with mental health problems were seen by social workers last year – an increase of more than a half in five years.
Funding to tackle rogue landlords
A £20 million fund aimed at strengthening the inspection of failing landlords and improving support for residents has been announced by the Government as part of its plan to drive up standards in supported housing.
Cost pressures threaten local services
Councils will have no choice but to implement significant cuts to services unless the Government provides extra funding to meet demand and cost pressures, the LGA has warned.
Speeding up the electric transition
The UK’s transition to electric mobility is not showing signs of slowing down
Families ‘missing out’ on free food
The LGA has set out a five-point plan to improve the Government’s Healthy Start voucher scheme and increase take-up, as new analysis reveals that nearly 150,000 eligible families are currently missing out on them.
Councils call for £13bn for adult social care
The LGA has called on the Government to find £13 billion for adult social care, amid warnings that one in five care workers are living in poverty.
Social rent cap ‘could cost councils £3bn’
Capping social housing rent increases at 5 per cent a year could cost councils more than £3 billion in five years, the LGA has warned.