Local government finances face very different fortunes in Australia than they do in the UK. But in both, common challenges have prompted the same fundamental questions
Sharing best practice on how to integrate health and social care successfully can be difficult. A CIPFA webinar aims to address this and put the spotlight on Plymouth’s pioneering work
As UK local authorities head towards economic independence, Vivien Holland asks if they run the risk of going the way of bankrupt Caribbean island Puerto Rico.
Most medical treatments are designed for the ‘average’ patient, so vary in effectiveness. Advances in data analytics will allow a more tailored approach
It is still rare for local people to take over surplus public assets. A record of all these assets, including their value, could help community control
As the news cycle begins to move on and trusts’ IT systems return to “normal” now is good time to take an objective view on the high profile ransomware attack earlier this...
A Conservative government looks likely for the next few years. What might public services look like given the effects of Brexit and a (probably) sluggish economy?
Theresa May needs to win big at the general election to head off critical Brexiteers and show she has the backing for a shift in economic and social policy
A recent Times article saying the NHS could borrow up to £10bn from hedge funds to repair health service infrastructure and provide specialist care at GP surgeries raises interesting questions.
