DfE ‘does not fully understand’ children’s social care demand and costs
The National Audit Office says the Department for Education does not fully understand what is driving demand for children’s social care. It’s latest report also says the DfE is unclear as to why there is such wide variation between local authorities in their children’s social care activity and costs, as it has not yet done […]
CQC backs up NOA concerns on care workforce shortages
The Department of Health and Social Care is not doing enough to support a sustainable social care workforce, while the number of people working in care is not meeting the country’s growing care demands. That’s according to the recent report by the National Audit Office (NAO). According to the report, while many people working in […]
HMRC hires 800 extra staff
Some 800 extra staff have been hired by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in a bid to speed up helplines, and waiting times of almost an hour by taxpayers looking to speak with advisors. According to a recent report, the number of advisors is now back to 2013/14 levels, with calls in the year up […]
