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BASW council member resigns over breakaway college ballot
A council member of the British Association of Social Workers has resigned following the decision to ballot members on forming a breakaway college of social...
Efficiency savings could lead to bigger council cuts, warn directors
Success in making efficiency savings to council budgets could lead to further cuts, the the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services has warned.
Adult care debate in Wales fails to attract interest of young
The debate on the future funding of adult social care in Wales has failed to connect with the younger population who will end up paying for it, according...
Stroke Association: Lack of stroke physio puts strain on carers
A lack of community physiotherapy for stroke patients is putting a strain on carers, the Stoke Association and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy revealed in a report today.
Court ruling may increase care costs for some councils
Councils that have service users placed in their areas by other authorities could face higher bills after a High Court judgement.
Experts seek non-partisan funding reform of older people's care
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BASW stands firm over decision to ballot members over college
The British Association of Social Workers has defended its decision to ballot members over launching a breakaway college of social work, arguing it is urgently...
Mental health service for veterans rolled out across Wales
A pilot project to support armed services personnel experiencing mental health problems as a result of their service will be extended across Wales.
Integration: Birmingham to create £315m health and care budget
Birmingham Council and its NHS partners are set to create a pooled budget of £315m, establishing what is believed to be one of the country's biggest health and social care partnership arrangements.
