On behalf of its membership, the cross-party LGA regularly submits to Government
consultations, briefs parliamentarians and responds to a wide range of parliamentary inquiries. Our recent
responses to government consultations and parliamentary briefings can be found here.
Local government in England is currently going through a process which will result in the largest reorganisation since 1974. The areas impacted are shown below, however, clearly several areas and councils have gone through similar reorganisation in the recent past. The purpose of this briefing is to summarise the lessons learnt that have been drawn to together in numerous reports and publication, which are referenced at the end of this document, but focus with a particular adult social care (ASC) lens.
This briefing pack is designed to provide a foundational understanding of adult social care - what it is, why it matters, and how it operates within the council. It explores questions and challenges in key areas in health and adult social care from a senior leadership perspective.
The LGA welcomes NHS England’s LGBT+ Health Evidence Review as a timely and necessary initiative to address persistent health inequalities experienced by LGBT+ communities across England. Local government plays a vital role in shaping inclusive, community-based health and wellbeing services, and we are committed to ensuring that the voices and experiences of LGBT+ people are reflected in national policy and practice.
The Modern Service Framework for Dementia and Frailty intends to reduce unwarranted variation and narrow inequality for those living with dementia, and will set national standards for dementia care and redirect National Health Service priorities to provide the best possible care and support. The LGA stressed that it is essential that Modern Service Frameworks are developed in partnership with local authorities and reflect the role and responsibilities of councils in supporting people with mental health needs or dementia in the community.
The LGA welcomes the Government’s announcement of the first-ever Men’s Health Strategy for England. Men face significantly higher rates of serious health conditions and premature death compared to women.
On 3 July, the Government launched a new 10 Year Health Plan, which is summarised in this briefing. It draws out the key points relevant to local government and sets out our immediate LGA response.
The LGA welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Department for Work and Pensions’ Pathways to Work Green Paper. This response draws on the experience of councils across England and builds on the LGA’s long-standing calls for a more integrated, preventative and locally led employment and support system.