This programme is now available to view on localgov.tv the online television channel for public service modernisation. It looks at Lancashire County Council’s Business Improvement Programme which has delivered efficiency savings of over £10 million across its IT portfolio. The Council’s achievements have been recognised as Best Practice by HM Treasury.
This programme is now available to view on localgov.tv the online television channel for public service modernisation. It describes how more councils are benefiting from using the Liberata shared services centre located in Barrow-in Furness.
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Information has been brought together to help people facing difficulties from the recession. Real help now (realhelpnow.gov.uk) provides information and news about the support that’s available and where to go for help.
This document from the Children’s Workforce Development Council sets out for consultation the contribution to be made by social workers who work with children and families. It offers social workers a clear description of what is expected of them in their role, as well as providing their employers with a basis for planning ahead for their workforce. It also outlines the wider social work programme at the Council.
This programme is now available to view on localgov.tv the online television channel for public service modernisation. Councillor David Parsons, Chair of the LGA Improvement Board, outlines the prospect for efficiency savings from the ‘Total Place’ initiative which is being piloted in 13 locations across the country.
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The prevention package raises the focus on prevention as a means of ensuring good health, well-being and independence in later life by promoting and encouraging uptake of comprehensive health and social care services for older people. It brings together information on existing health ‘entitlements’ including sight tests, flu vaccination and cancer screening.
This document from the Department of Health gives details about the third-sector investment programme for health and social care. It will help third sector organizations to decide if the fund is suitable for their organisation and the activity for which they want the funding.
This programme is now available to view on localgov.tv the online television channel for public service modernization. It describes how Somerset County Council and North Devon Council established a Community Interest Company: South West Internet, to deliver the largest broadband network of its kind in the UK.
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Innovation is seen as the key force for change in public services according to a paper from the Strategy Unity. The paper draws on nearly 50 interviews with leading experts in public service reform from around the world and probes specific elements of service innovation and wider lessons for service management.
People feel less empowered, but believe cohesion in their neighbourhood is increasing according to the Citizenship Survey from Communities and Local Government.
In the year ending March 2009, 39 per cent of people felt they could influence decisions in their local area compared to 44 per cent in 2001. At the national level 22 per cent of people felt they could influence decisions affecting Great Britain compared to 25 per cent in 2001.
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