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Local ambition should fill the gap left by national adult social care policy

Local ambition should fill the gap left by national adult social care policy

by Chris Maxsted | May 16, 2023 | Adult social care, Health, Local government transformation

Earlier this month I was invited to join a panel at the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) Spring Seminar to share insights on ‘How to influence central government’. Almost exactly one year after leaving HM Treasury to join IMPOWER, this was a...

Converting intention into action – how ICSs can embed prevention from the outset

by Chris Maxsted | Nov 24, 2022 | Adult social care, Health

For the last couple of months I have been working on a report with the County Councils Network on how councils are working with Integrated Care Systems (ICSs). The full report highlights a lot of the differences between ICSs across the country. During the research, we...
Is your council in the top 10 to lose or gain £5.6m next year?

Is your council in the top 10 to lose or gain £5.6m next year?

by Chris Maxsted | Sep 2, 2022 | Adult social care, Health

Councils have lots to gain or lose next year depending on adult social care charging reform grant distribution. Is your council in the top 10? There has been much debate about the government funding for adult social care reform and whether this is sufficient. There...
Is Government still set on social care reform by October 2023?

Is Government still set on social care reform by October 2023?

by Chris Maxsted | Jul 12, 2022 | Adult social care, Health, Local government transformation

Chris Maxsted discusses new policy changes and the implications of the Conservative leadership campaign for social care reforms. Difficult policy decisions indicate that this Government is still set on social care reform by October 2023. Will that hold true for the...

Legal changes to Integrated Care Systems bring both scepticism and opportunity to local leaders

by Chris Maxsted | Jul 4, 2022 | Adult social care, Health

By stepping back to review what has changed, leaders will be able to identify new opportunities in integrated care systems that could deliver lasting and meaningful change for local citizens. Friday 1st July marked another step in the journey towards more integrated...

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