11+ hour, 35+ min ago  (406+ words) In response to rising measles cases nationally and falling childhood vaccination coverage, Blackpool Council worked with NHS and community partners to strengthen local MMR catch-up activity. Measles is highly infectious and can cause serious complications, including hospitalisation, meningitis, hearing loss…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (272+ words) More than half (52per cent) of adult social workersexperienceincreased severity and complexity of need in their caseloads, while capacity and resources do not keep pace with the demand, a new survey by the Local Government Association (LGA) reveals. The LGA is…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (130+ words) Responding to the Coram Family and Childcare's annual survey, Cllr Amanda Hopgood, Chair of the Local Government Association's Children, Young People and Families Committee, said: "The free hours childcare scheme has been crucial in helping parents afford childcare. "However, councils…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago  (153+ words) Responding to a Public Accounts Committee report which warns the Government's SEND reforms have left unanswered questions on home-to-school transport and council deficits, Cllr Amanda Hopgood, Chair of the Local Government Association's Children, Young People and Families Committee, said:" "It…...