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...
by Pooven Maduramuthu | May 6, 2020 | Adult social care, Health
I share an expanded overview of my thoughts on the impact on the health and local government sectors. Yesterday, I joined an online briefing session facilitated by the Management Consultancies Association (MCA) on the impact of Covid-19. I spoke about the impact on...
by Geoff Hinkins | Apr 28, 2020 | Health, Local government transformation
Behavioural science is key to shaping communications – particularly during a crisis. The Government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic has brought behavioural science into the spotlight again, with sometimes negative opinions aired in the press on the...
by Oliver Barnes | Apr 20, 2020 | Adult social care, Health
Four tactical actions for supporting your workforce through the challenges ahead. We’ve been supporting a range of health and care systems to plan their response to Covid-19, and what is particularly striking is that a crisis really can bring out the best in...
by Jeremy Cooper | Apr 17, 2020 | Adult social care, Health
A tipping point was reached this week across the wide range of councils we are working with, and the way the crisis is perceived has changed significantly. A tipping point was reached this week across the wide range of councils we are working with, and the way the...
by IMPOWER | Apr 16, 2020 | Adult social care, Children's social care, Education and inclusion, Health, Local government transformation, Place
A summary of online COVID-19 guidance relevant to public services [updated 16 April] We have compiled online COVID-19 guidance into a summary document, and will update this document as and when new guidance is released. In addition to general COVID-19 website links...