What will the impact of a new Prime
Minister be, on collaborative working?
For blue light, there was a very strong emphasis from Theresa May at the Home Office, on integration of the emergency services under PCCs. A new Home Office Minister may have different priorities in order to make their mark, but it is unlikely.
When Greg Clark took over at Communities and Local Government, he saw Devolution and Combined Authorities as a higher priority than the shared services agenda of Eric Pickles; the consensus move to shared service activities being seen as an inevitable sub-set of combined authority and devolution outcomes.
For blue light, there was a very strong emphasis from Theresa May at the Home Office, on integration of the emergency services under PCCs. A new Home Office Minister may have different priorities in order to make their mark, but it is unlikely.
When Greg Clark took over at Communities and Local Government, he saw Devolution and Combined Authorities as a higher priority than the shared services agenda of Eric Pickles; the consensus move to shared service activities being seen as an inevitable sub-set of combined authority and devolution outcomes.
It is doubtful that the integration of Health
and Social Care would be halted, and the NHS will continue to re-organise
itself through collaborative activity in localities.
So, the growth of jobs and consultancy for
collaborative working professionals like you, looks set to continue to grow.
Here is the rest of the news and jobs from
the last seven days...
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Devolution
Manchester signs devolution deal for more criminal justice system powers
A deal has been signed to give Greater Manchester devolved powers
over large parts of the criminal justice system. Read more >>>
Devolution deal shelved following Brexit uncertainty as North East leaders demand reassurances
Proposals which could release billions of pounds in funding for
the North East have been put on hold until the UK has a new leader. Read more >>>
The Opportunities of Devolution Must Not Come at the Cost of Our Universal NHS
When Aneurin Bevan spoke in support of the second reading of
Labour’s NHS Bill 68 years ago, he made a very simple, clear case. Read more >>>
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Local
Government
Collaboration More Important than Ever for Wales’ Manufacturers Following Brexit
Whilst the ripples of the EU Referendum result will continue to be
felt across the country for years to come, manufacturers and technology
organisations across Wales are cautiously optimistic about the future. Read more >>>
£2 Million Savings After Council Share Legal Services
Bucks County Council are going to save £2 million a year by
sharing lawyers. Rather than employing their own solicitors they've signed up
to a legal practice set up by other councils, which should mean saving £2
million a year by 2019. Read more >>>
Councils To Work Together On Shared Services
Inverclyde Council has unanimously approved the setting up of a
joint committee with the councils in East and West Dunbartonshire, to develop
future shared services. Read more >>>
Three West Sussex councils unveil shared services plan
Three district councils in West Sussex are exploring plans to
share services in a bid to save £2m a year. Arun, Chichester and Horsham
District Councils are considering sharing human resources, legal, and internal
auditing services… Read more >>>
Leadership from councillors 'important for integration'
Political leadership is essential for integration because only
elected members have the necessary mandate to ‘bring people together’,
according to a speaker from a workshop session at the LGA conference. Read more >>>
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Health & Social Care
Health & Social Care
Minister cuts ground on new Edinburgh Partnership Centre
A sod cutting ceremony was carried out this week to officially
mark the start of construction work on the first of three health and social
care centres in Edinburgh and West Lothian. Read more >>>
CQC revamps health and social care data security guidance
Organisational review establishes new guidelines around
leadership, IT systems design and removing outdated systems to tackle threat of
data breaches and information loss. Read more >>>
Integrating Health and Social Care Conference: Thursday 29th September 2016 – Central London
Following the Government’s announcement that each health and
social care system in England must submit local plans for integration by March
2017, ahead of full integration by 2020, Capita’s timely Integrating Health and
Social Care Conference examines practical approaches for achieving joined up
care and delivering improved outcomes. Read more >>>
Resource: Stepping up to the place: The key to successful health and social care integration
A tool kit of resources to help local health and care leaders move
further and faster on achieving their vision of integration will today be unveiled
at the Local Government Association's annual conference. Read more >>>
Councils must play a more pivotal role in health and care integration
The number of people in the UK with complex needs who require both
health and social care is increasing rapidly. Read more >>>
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Housing
Mega mergers vs local-led: Losing accountability
Implementation of government policy has forced many housing
associations to look to consolidate and merge. Some of the bigger organisations
merging create “mega-mergers” with joint portfolios of over 100,000 homes. Read more >>>
Tripartite agreement floated to tackle London’s housing crisis
Progress is being made on a tripartite agreement between the
government, the new mayor of London and the capital’s boroughs as an attempt to
tackle the city’s housing crisis, according to a new report from London
Councils. Read more >>>
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