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“A sustainable NHS depends on a sustainable social care system. Instead, the social care system is suffering from long-term underfunding and high vacancy levels across the workforce.”

“Significant uplifts are needed in funding for social care in order to meet future demand, let alone address the ever growing rise in current unmet and under met need."

“We need to see further urgent investment in adult social care and a boost to the workforce, to ensure the best possible care for those that draw on it.”

Councils have been awarded funding for projects which use digital technology to transform and improve social care.

We urge government to ensure the proceeds from the tax are specifically targeted for environmental, public health and enforcement purposes

The vast majority of councils say that the LGA’s sector-led improvement is the right approach, according to an independent report.

“Ahead of the first ever World Drowning Prevention Day, it is more important than ever to highlight the need to be aware of water safety."

“If we are to achieve our aspirations for all unpaid carers, who are needed in increasing numbers to address the rise in those needing care, and ensure caring doesn’t impact on a carer’s health and wellbeing, we must tackle wider issues within adult social care services."

Rob Comber won over voting delegates and judges with his project that will tackle the educational impact of child poverty through summer schools.

Councils are preparing for a period of plummeting temperatures, with 1.4 million tonnes of salt stockpiled across the country ready to treat icy roads and pavements.