Children ‘harmed’ by delays in health services
A new report by NHS Providers has warned a “forgotten” generation’s life chances are being harmed by delays in accessing care.
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Unpaid carers
A report from the charity Carers UK has found that 62 per cent of current and former unpaid carers had no choice in taking on their role – equivalent to 10 million adult unpaid carers – because of a lack of alternative care options.
New dates for LGA annual conference
The LGA will hold its 2024 annual conference and exhibition in Harrogate from 22-24 October.
New digital transformation framework launched
Digital transformation in councils is set to be boosted by the launch of a new mission-driven framework to bolster efficiency, improve public services and connect residents.
Councils face £6.2bn funding gap
A new relationship between central and local government – providing long-term financial certainty and empowering councils – is the only way to solve the issues facing the country.
LGA annual conference rescheduled
The LGA’s Annual Conference and Exhibition – originally planned for 2-4 July – has been rescheduled for 22-24 October, at the Harrogate Convention Centre.
New sexual health strategy needed as STIs rise
The LGA is calling on whoever forms the next government to launch a new 10-year sexual health strategy.
Legal duties on social care ‘may not be met’
A third of councils are not confident of being able to meet all their legal duties under the Care Act 2014 by 2025/26 – a decade after the introduction of the landmark legislation, designed to improve access to vital care and support.
New programme for local leaders launched
The LGA has launched a new programme for local leaders, exploring the various complex and demanding challenges they face – ranging from crisis management to political changes.
Framework ‘to provide accountability’
A new improvement and assurance framework – designed to help councils check that they have the right controls in place and identify where they need to become more effective – has been published by the LGA.