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10 DASSs on ‘what next for adult social care?’

by Ralph Cook | Jul 6, 2020 | Adult social care, Health, Local government transformation

I recently interviewed 10 DASSs asking ‘what next for the sector?’ I’m lucky to have worked alongside some inspiring Directors of Adult Social Services (DASSs) over recent years, people whose leadership I respect and opinions I value. It was to some of these people...

The standout response to Covid-19 has come from local systems

by Ralph Cook | May 4, 2020 | Adult social care

If Covid-19 has highlighted one thing to me in particular, it is the highly effective local system response that has emerged across the country. Local system leaders and frontline staff from different organisations have come together in ways not seen before. Local...

Which are the highest performing councils in relation to adult social care?

by Ralph Cook | Feb 26, 2020 | Adult social care, Health

It’s out! The MJ have today published our much-anticipated list of the highest performing councils in relation to adult social care I’m sure this will start a lively debate about what good social care is, as it has for the last two years – which is exactly what...
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