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Are Councils Cutting Learning Disability Budget...

With councils under extreme financial pressure, learning disability providers face increasing scrutiny on costs and outcomes. This blog explores the risks, commissioning trends, and how providers can protect services through...

How Strong Governance Builds Confidence with Co...

Strong governance is the foundation of any successful social care service. Here’s how to evidence it to commissioners, CQC, and funders

Direct Payments: Should You Say Yes to Requests...

Direct Payments offer opportunities but also risks for social care providers. This blog explores how to assess whether accepting individual Direct Payment requests is right for your business.

Direct Payments and Risk: What Commissioners Ex...

Direct Payments can expose providers to complex risks around safeguarding, finance, and compliance. This article explains what commissioners expect you to understand about these risks — and how to evidence...

Direct Payments: Are They Worth the Risk for So...

Direct Payments can seem attractive, but they carry significant risks for social care providers. This blog explores whether they’re still worth pursuing in 2025 and how to make strategic decisions...

How to Respond to Rising Cost Pressures in Soci...

Rising costs and funding pressures are forcing social care providers to rethink how they operate. In this article, we explore practical strategies to protect your organisation and respond with confidence.