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Local government reorganisation – the impact on adult social care

Local government reorganisation could impact adult social care delivery, presenting both challenges and opportunities.

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Closing the gap: transforming healthcare interactions for women in the UK

Closing the gap: transforming healthcare interactions for women in the UK

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What does local government reorganisation mean for Integrated Care Systems? Three opportunities, three risks and three actions

This relationship between councils and ICSs is about to change significantly, offering both risks and opportunities.

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A 1% productivity gain in social care and SEND will dwarf the savings from local government reorganisation

There is an opportunity for major transformation of core services, but there is a great risk of distraction.

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Neighbourhood health: paving the way for healthier, more independent lives

Neighbourhood healthcare has great potential – we need to evidence the impact and aim for radical, long-term change.

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Commissioning and the revolving door

ICBs face challenge tackling non-elective care costs and inefficient block contracts, and must learn from past commissioning cycles.

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Reframing the Local Government Reform opportunity 

Devolution White Paper sets another new direction for local government, but some things are different this time.

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What can schools and ICBs expect from each other? 

Schools and ICBs must collaborate on early intervention, prevention and inclusive care for children with additional needs.

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Income maximisation in Adult Social Care

Councils need a holistic approach to income maximisation in adult social care, improving transparency, processes and collaboration.

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Breaking the gridlock: overcoming financial barriers to NHS and council collaboration

Financial misalignment between NHS and local authorities hinders collaboration, but ICS can enable cost-effective integration.