We work with care providers, charities, local authorities and social enterprises to create innovative structures for the commissioning and delivery of social care services. We aim to be your trusted partner in navigating the myriad of options, commercial,...
Asset managers in the NHS are facing one of their stiffest tests to date as a radical shake-up of health and social care services gets underway – but innovative asset management could be key to the success in this health service revolution. This is...
A revolution in adult social care must occur if issues around increasing numbers of people living longer and the yawning multi-million social care funding gap are to be reconciled. At a Westminster conference on Caring for Older People (Wednesday 8th...
With the Summer break behind us, we have an opportunity to reflect on the momentous first four months of Coalition Government. We are experiencing a seismic shift in thinking towards public services. Deficit reduction remains the overriding principle of the...
As Spring beckons and we enter election season, public services and associated spending commitments will remain a key battleground for the main parties. They face some tough choices in setting out their plans to tackle the eye-watering public sector deficit...
Take a look at the numbers. Public sector borrowing of £175 billion this year is expected to double by 2013 to more than 79% of GDP. Public finances will not be in balance again until 2017/18. Yet optimistic Treasury growth forecasts reckon that the...
So it’s official: the era of laissez faire government is over. With GDP down by 1.8%, unemployment close to 2 million and bank bail outs currently standing at more than £200bn, it may sometimes feel like we’re heading to hell in a handcart....
As the Government strives to introduce contestability, choice and personalisation into health and social care services, there is increasing interest in the role that social enterprises can play in the delivery of public services. The Government is committed...
