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...
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...
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...
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...
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...