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Adult social care: sharing the LGA's key messages
In the run-up to the Green Paper and wider
debates on the NHS and social care, Cllr Izzi Seccombe, Chair of the LGA’s
Community Wellbeing Board, has written to all social care portfolio holders
outlining its key messages on the future of adult social care. It would be a
big help if you could convey these to your local MPs. The letter is available online. The LGA is always keen
that its policy messages reflect the views of member councils. Please
do share your views on the LGA's lines, and on whether you are happy to contact your
local MPs on this vital issue. Cllr Seccombe is also interested to hear of any replies
you receive from your MPs. Please send any responses to matthew.hibberd@local.gov.uk
Integrated Commissioning for Better Outcomes Framework 2018
This updated framework is a key tool for council and NHS commissioners to support local health and care economies to strengthen their integrated commissioning for the benefit of local people. Created in partnership by the LGA and NHS Clinical Commissioners, and co-produced with key organisations such as the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS), Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) and national provider organisations, this framework has been tested by NHS and council commissioners from across England.
Prevention at scale
The Prevention at
Scale programme is now underway and 40 delegates from the 12 test sites
came together for masterclasses to apply behaviour change, systems leadership,
social movement and design principles to their upscaling challenges, with
support from partners: PHE, Design Council and Leadership Centre. Find
out more about the test sites.
Why does social care matter?
Ahead of the adult social care green paper, the LGA is publishing a series of think
pieces where sector experts address issues at the heart of the debate to
help define what a system fit for future generations might look like. The first
one explores the topic ‘Why
does social care matter?’, and features articles by Lyn Romeo, Kate
Kennally, Caroline Abrahams, Rhidian Hughes and Martin Routledge.
PHE Annual Conference 2018 – 11-12 September 2018 – Warwick University
The programme is linked to three key themes: (1) promoting world leading science and evidence; (2) making the economic case for prevention; and (3) working towards a healthier, fairer society. You may book one or both days of the conference, and campus accommodation for one or two nights. If you book both days you can join a pre-conference workshop on Monday 10 September at no extra cost. Book now.
Public hearing on the role of local systems in community wellbeing
A growing number
of local authorities are recognising that they have a role to play in
rebalancing the relationship between the public, their communities and
statutory services. This second public hearing on 23 May at Sheffield Town Hall brings together leading local
authorities with other stakeholders to share evidence and experience to
consider current practice and what needs to be done to strengthen current
activity. Book now.
Vector borne diseases
Although the UK does not currently have mosquito-borne disease transmission, the risks are changing for both Europe and the UK. LGA has been working with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health and Public Health England to get messages about this issue to environmental health teams and local resilience forums across the country as part of a cross-government initiative.
Armed Forces Covenant: E-learning modules
Warwickshire County Council is launching two new e-learning modules on the Armed Forces Covenant. One is aimed at serving members of the Armed Forces and the other is aimed at families of serving members of the Armed Forces.
Social Care Digital Innovation Programme
Up to £100,000 is available for local authorities to support
innovative uses of digital technology in the design and delivery of adult
social care and prevention. The expression of interest process, in this NHS
Digital funded programme administered by the LGA, is now open with a deadline
of 4pm on 1 June 2018. Twelve councils will receive £20,000 to design a digital
solution to a specific problem. Six of these local authorities will be awarded
up to a further £80,000 to support implementation. To find out more, view
examples of past projects, and apply for funding, visit: local.gov.uk/scdip.
Knowledge Hub, LG Inform and LG Inform Plus
Through the Knowledge Hub (KHub), this bulletin, and the blog of data
specialist Philippa Lynch we will provide updates and links to new information
available.
Using LG Inform and LG Inform Plus the
LGA will provide reports and easy access to information across a range of
health and wellbeing themes. Reports covering health and wellbeing
measures for your area are available through our interactive map.
If there are further resources you would like to see signposted on our website,
please email philippa.lynch@local.gov.uk.
Dementia support guide for councils
It is estimated that there are currently 850,000 people with dementia in the UK, more than ever before, and this number is projected to increase rapidly over the next few decades.
Tackling tuberculosis: local government's public health role
Local authority staff have essential frontline roles to play in TB control – whether this is identifying symptoms, advising health and social care professionals, appropriate infection control, responding to TB incidents and outbreaks in settings such as schools, and ensuring that they themselves are also protected and screened if needed.
Public health transformation five years on
The eight case studies in this report show the wide range of ways in which public health is transforming how it operates.
A matter of justice: Local government’s role in tackling health inequalities
Deprived communities experience poorer mental health, higher rates of smoking and greater levels of obesity than the more affluent. Reducing health inequalities is an economic and social challenge as well as a moral one.
Adding extra years to life and extra life to those years: local government guide to healthy ageing
Over the last 10 years the number of people aged over 65 in England increased by a fifth – that’s nearly 1.7 million extra older people.
Home ownership for people with long-term disabilities (HOLD) factbook
This factbook is about shared home ownership options for people with a disability, including people with a learning disability, autism or both. It provides more information about how it works and includes a step by step guide for the professionals involved in the process.
Place-based
leadership for health and wellbeing in the West Midlands: Integration Care
Models, IET
18 May 2018 | Birmingham
Public hearing on the role of local systems in community wellbeing
23 May 2018 | Sheffield Town Hall
Planning
for an Ageing Population
12 June 2018 | Birmingham
NHS Confederation annual conference
13-14 June | Manchester
Induction
for new political and clinical leaders in health and care
28 June 2018 | London
Health Plus Care: Delivering the
future of health and care
27-28 June | ExCeL London
LGA Annual
Conference and Exhibition
3-5 July 2018 | Birmingham
Political,
Health and Care Leadership Development Network for the South East Region
9 July 2018 | London
Leadership Essentials for HWB chairs and vice-chairs
10-11 July 2018 | Coventry
Public
Health England annual conference 2018
11-12 September 2018 | Warwick University
Place-based
leadership for health and wellbeing in the West Midlands: Prevention, IET
14 September 2018 | Birmingham
Place-based
leadership for health and wellbeing in the West Midlands: accountable care –
learning to date
14 December 2018 | Birmingham
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