Christopher Hammond

1 month ago | themj.co.uk | James McHugh |Emma McGowan |Christopher Hammond |Richard Baker

The financial costs of temporary accommodation (TA) pose an existential threat to local authorities across the country. Recent data paints a stark picture of this crisis, with TA expenditure reaching £2.42bn in 2023-24. Even more troubling is the human cost – TA has been linked to the deaths of 74 children in England over the past five years.

1 month ago | themj.co.uk | Nick Raper |Emma McGowan |Christopher Hammond |Richard Baker

Stepping up into a leadership role takes persistence, self-belief, and a strategic mindset. At our recent Step Up to Director of Public Health webinar, public health leaders shared their experiences, challenges, and strategies for taking on senior leadership roles. The webinar featured insights from Siobhan Farmer, director of public health at Gloucestershire CC, and Stephen Gunther, corporate director of public health at Stoke-on-Trent City Council.