councils

Abolishing patient watchdog leaves NHS 'marking own homework', councils warn

The plans are part of a government bill to modernise the NHS in England, which is currently going through parliament.…

2 months ago

Why illegal children’s homes are being paid up to £2m per child by councils

While the majority of children are either fostered, adopted or placed in legal children's homes, local authorities have struggled to…

2 months ago

Ex-Olympian Susan Egelstaff says councils should not cut physical activity

Getty ImagesSusan Egelstaff said physical activity was vital for a healthy societyA former Olympian has said physical activity should be…

9 months ago