Health & Social Care

By Siena Caridi-Ross, Consultant, 31ten Consulting When we commission services, we talk about people constantly. We meet with stakeholders, gather opinions, design specifications, and engage suppliers. But if these services exist to support residents, why are residents so rarely part of the process?  In this blog, written by 31ten’s Consultant Siena Caridi-Ross, we delve into...

And what we can learn from Families First With significant changes to the SEND system planned nationally, local authorities are in the process of finalising and submitting reform plans that outline how they will transform locally.  At our recent webinar, Support with the 2026 SEND Reforms, together with our co-hosts, Mime- data specialists for local government, we brought together local government leaders and officers with responsibility...

Following the recent SEND White Paper publication, 31ten is delighted to announce a new partnership with Mime, bringing together our combined expertise to support local authorities, Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), and schools as they prepare for and then implement the SEND reforms. The upcoming reforms represent a major opportunity to strengthen local SEND systems, improve outcomes...

While the benefits of prevention are largely understood, with recent evidence showing a return on investment of £3.17 for every £1 invested in Early Action and Support Interventions¹, preventative services continue to make up a disproportionately small amount of local authority and NHS spend. –   Short-term care only makes up 4% of Council’s current Adult Social...

Josh MacAlister, The Minister for Children and Families, opened his speech at this years’ NCAS Conference with a powerful description of plans to “permanently reset children’s social care in England.” This bold statement set the stage for his discussion on one of the biggest reforms in the public sphere at present, the Families First Partnership...

Once the dust has settled, it will be essential to plan for regular progress reviews to ensure success. How are former LEP functions delivering against the local vision agreed in planning for integration? 

Local Government Reform offers a vast number of opportunities for Children’s Services, but success will be dependent on strong partnerships and honest conversations from the outset…

The launch of the English Devolution White Paper today heralds a shake-up of local government in England which could have far-reaching implications for social care, potentially reshaping how care is delivered and funded across the country. Under the new plans, district councils may be eliminated in favour of unitary authorities, alongside more elected mayors given…

We speak to Paul Senior, a respected leader who is leaving a real mark as he fronts and shapes education system policy and strategy alongside mainstream and SEND partnerships and provision.

Maggie Kufeldt is a Director at 31ten who also holds interim leadership positions in the public sector. I caught up with Maggie to speak to her about her most recent interim role as Executive Director for Adult’s and Health Partnerships in Salford City Council. This included responsibility for adult social care, housing, welfare and public…