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Circular NJC/2/26 – Pay award 2026

The NJC has agreed an increase of 3.8 per cent with effect from 1 July 2026. This circular contains the revised rates of pay from 1 July 2026.

Salutogenesis

What generates health? What makes us move in the direction of health? These simple and original questions created an opening to a new way of thinking in health research.

South Tyneside Council - The right place at the right time

South Tyneside remains committed to supporting our residents with the right support when they need it and to make the best use of resources to keep as many of their residents independent for as long as possible. Understanding the demands and pressures, the challenge the council faced was to translate this understanding into developing our Adult Social Care (ASC) Accommodation Strategy to meet housing and ASC needs over the next five years, designing new accommodation to meet those needs and developing new models of care.

London Borough of Bexley Council - Opening doors

This case study details the journey that London Borough of Bexley Council has been on in the design and tender launch of a new homelessness social impact bond (SIB) service. The technical support that we commissioned using the Housing Adviser Programme grant funding has been integral to this journey and offered the SIB expertise for devising the service outcomes, developing the operational model and advising on procurement. The £1.6 million SIB contract was awarded in September.

Maternity

Q1: What is the current occupational maternity entitlement? A1: The current occupational maternity entitlement for teachers is as set out in the

NAFN Data and Intelligence Services

NAFN works closely with Central Government and the LGA to develop services, promote national standards and share good practice. NAFN is widely recognised as a provider of data and intelligence to local authorities, housing associations, and wider public authorities.