Two very short videos, for you to
glance at this week. If you haven’t seen this Game of Thrones spoof by a group
of councils complaining about the impact of the cuts, then it’s worth a
chuckle…
Game of Thrones spoof shames ‘unfair’ council funding
Councils are warning that ‘winter is coming’ for budget cuts in a new
Game of Thrones parody unveiled by England’s cities. Watch
the video >>>
This video is in a different league.
It is published by CIVICA to publicise a new report it has sponsored on the
future shape of councils. However, it re-enforces the message that change in
local government is on its way, and really fast…
The Changing Landscape For Local Government
This is a two minute video summary of the direction of local government
as it talks about merger and partnership as key to future delivery. Watch
the video >>>
This is the final news update before Easter, so from all in
the SSA team, have a happy Easter! And here is the rest of the week’s
collaboration and shared service news and jobs…
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Highway Code
Update on shared service VAT tax exemption
In the Highway Code of Shared Services, we cover the VAT
tax emption for shared service working. It created a situation in the last
couple of years where private sector providers were barred from joining the VAT
exempt shared service groups. Apparently the treasury removed that barrier in
last week’s budget…
VAT Relief on Outsourcing and
Shared Services Opens Industry for Further Growth
In the 2015 Budget, Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne
removed VAT charges for private sector bidders on many public contracts. Read more >>>
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Local
Government
Council set to split Hoople in two
Hoople, the joint venture company set up to save Herefordshire
Council millions spent on support services, seems certain to be split in two. Read more >>>
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Social
Services
Social Services in Scotland : A Shared Vision and Strategy 2015-2020
Key stakeholders working in social services have jointly
developed a Vision and Strategy for Social Services in
Scotland which was launched on 17 March 2015 - World Social Work
Day. Read more >>>
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Health
Pioneering Northumberland health care scheme is opened in Haltwhistle
A pioneering £4.6million health scheme has been officially opened
by the Duchess of Northumberland. Read more >>>
“Hidden army” of skilled pharmacists could solve GP pressure
Pharmacists’ wealth of training should be used to treat patients
at GP practices to ease pressure off a system under growing pressure, say
leading health professionals. Read more >>>
Flying doctors scheme will transport NHS medics by helicopter to emergencies across Wales
Welsh consultants will soon travel to the scene of emergencies in
the world’s most advanced medical vehicles following the official launch of a
new “flying doctors” scheme. Read more >>>
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