We
will be unpacking manifestos over the coming week to look for the collaborative
transformation and shared service references. In a quick glance at the
Conservative and Labour manifestos though, these references come up…
Conservatives: (p13) We will devolve far-reaching powers over economic
development, transport and social care to large cities which choose to have
elected mayors. We will legislate to deliver the historic deal for Greater
Manchester, which will devolve powers and budgets and lead to the creation of a
directly elected Mayor for Greater Manchester….And we will deliver more bespoke Growth Deals with
local councils, where locally supported, .... (and on p53): We will encourage voluntary integration of
services and administration between and within councils for example with the
Troubled Families and Better Care Fund - to promote savings and improve local
services.
Labour: (p34) “We can save money and create more
responsive services by building co-operation between public services and
organisations. Pooling funds across local areas reduces inefficiency and avoids
duplication. Services must be joined up in ways that make sense to the people
who use them. “
So,
it feels like more of the same from them. I will let you know about the others
next week. In this context though, it may be timely to remind you that…
The Postgraduate
Certificate in Collaborative Transformation - Oct
2015 is open for registrations. The
six month Canterbury Christ Church University programme (leading to Shared
Service Architect™ recognition) has six taught London based days. CCCU also
offers “pop-up campuses” to deliver the taught sessions where you are in the
UK, if you can gather 10 or more students together. Email me if you would
like to know more, on Dominic.Wallace@sharedservicearchitects.co.uk.
Here is other news on collaborative working from the last two weeks…
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Housing
New collaboration between Apex and Newington to boost social housing in North Belfast
The strategic collaboration, which takes effect from the start of
April, will see Newington Housing Association (Newington) formalise links with
Derry/Londonderry-based Apex and gain additional support and expertise in the
areas of finance, personnel and procurement. Read more >>>
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FE/HE
JISC’s battle for Britain’s shared IT services: the beginning of the end?
The “bet is off” on UK higher education’s main technology body JISC
definitely continuing beyond the next government spending review, according to
its chief executive. Read more >>>
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Police
Agreement signed for Strategic Alliance between Devon & Cornwall Police and Dorset Police
The Police and Crime Commissioners and Chief Constables for Devon
& Cornwall Police and Dorset Police have today reached a symbolic milestone
around how they will deliver policing services across the three counties in the
future. Read more >>>
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Health
GP support in care homes reduces unplanned hospital attendances by 25%
Over the past 18 months, GPs across Gloucestershire have been
delivering an ‘enhanced service’ for older people living in care homes,
resulting in a significant fall in hospital visits. Read more >>>
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