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LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Care workers negotiating body to launch by end of the year

By Lee Peart 16 July 2026

A new negotiating body will set up by the end of the year as part of the social care Fair Pay Agreement.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Government urged to 'think again' on removing local authorities from ICBs

By Lee Peart 13 July 2026

The Government has been urged to reconsider plans to remove the statutory right for local government representation on ICBs.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Giving gambling the boot

10 July 2026

Will Maimaris, director of public health, shares insight into Haringey Council’s World Cup anti-gambling campaign.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

How can we make neighbourhood health work?

By Lee Peart 09 July 2026

Healthcare leaders discussed local and national levers needed to scale and sustain healthy neighbourhoods at this year’s LGA Conference and Exhibition in Bournemouth last week. HM was there to find...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Neighbourhood health cannot exist without local government

08 July 2026

As the Local Government Association launches a new online Neighbourhood Heath Hub this week, Cllr Dr Wendy Taylor says excluding councils from ICBs could risk weakening neighbourhood health partner...

SOCIAL CARE

Next PM must fast-track social care reform, MPs say

By Lee Peart 03 July 2026

The Health and Social Care Committee has urged the next Prime Minister to ensure findings from the Casey Commission are published before its current 2028 deadline.

PREVENTION

Education secretary writes to councils over 'Phantom NEETs'

By William Eichler 02 July 2026

Councils across England are being put on notice by education secretary Bridget Phillipson, who is writing to every local authority setting out expectations for tracking vulnerable teenagers more cl...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Council receives £7.1m health and social care integration boost

By Lee Peart 01 July 2026

Powys County Council has received a £7.1m health and social care integration boost.

INTEGRATED CARE

Physical activity programme to target underserved neighbourhoods

By Lee Peart 25 June 2026

Northamptonshire has secured a £2.3m investment to tackle inequalities in physical activity.

DHSC

Casey Commission and MSF must address 'dementia data gaps,' says King's Fund

By Lee Peart 24 June 2026

A ‘dementia data gap’ must be addressed by the Casey Commission and Modern Service Framework for Frailty and Dementia (MSF), according to The Kings Fund.