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The search for good savings

The search for good savings LGC editor Sarah Calkin is joined by Martin Reeves, chief executive, Oxfordshire CC, Mark Smith,...
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Three awards for IMPOWER at MCA Awards

Being shortlisted for four Management Consultancy Awards (MCA) was a huge achievement in itself, but to be winners in two...
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IMPOWER shortlisted for four MCA Awards

Next week marks the annual celebration of consulting excellence: the Management Consultancies Association (MCA) Awards. And we are delighted to...
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What should councils take from the Lord Darzi report on the NHS?

It’s no surprise that ‘fixing the NHS’ has come at the top of the government’s bewilderingly long to do list....
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Heart of the Matter report

Driven by the dynamics of a new political cycle, we are on the edge of a major shift in the...
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‘The Heart of the Matter’ research with Localis launching next week

As we approach a quarter century of supporting clients and improving lives, we find ourselves reflecting on the journey that...
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Can Labour fix the ‘broken’ NHS?

5 July 1948 was the ‘appointed day’ on which a Labour government brought into the world the National Health Service....
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Reflections on ADASS Spring Survey

Even for a sector used to depressing news, the ADASS Spring Survey of adult social care directors is a difficult...
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Children’s Social Care – Five priorities for our new Government

While the sector awaits a clear policy direction for children’s social care from our new Government there are reasons for...
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IMPOWER Annual Report 2024

I’m really delighted to share IMPOWER’s second Annual Impact Report, looking back over the financial year 2023-24. This has been another...