Tag Archives: Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy (JHWS)

NHS Constitution for England Updated (Department of Health)

Summary An updated NHS Constitution has been released to coincide with publication of the Department of Health’s official response to the Francis Inquiry report, “Patients first and foremost”. The NHS Constitution encapsulates the principles and values of the NHS in … Continue reading

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Concordat Between Local Government Association (LGA) and NHS Commissioning Board (NHS Commissioning Board)

Summary The Local Government Association (LGA) and NHS Commissioning Board have signed a concordat (an “agreement”) on working together towards better integration of health and social care. This agreement makes formal the existing partnerships between the LGA and the NHS, … Continue reading

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Guide for Health and Wellbeing Boards (Mental Health Strategic Partnership)

Summary The Mental Health Strategic Partnership, in partnership with leading UK mental health charities, has released six briefings on the subject of developing better local mental health services. These briefings were commissioned by the Department of Health and build on … Continue reading

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No Health Without Mental Health: Implementation Framework (Department of Health)

[A brief reference to this item appears in: Dementia and Elderly Care: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (RWHT), Volume 3 Issue 3, October 2012]. Summary Mental ill-health is estimated to cost British businesses over £1000 per employee every year; almost £30 … Continue reading

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London Health and Wellbeing Board Partnership Support Programme: Continued (NHS London)

Summary The Government’s Health and Social Care Act creates statutory Health and Wellbeing Boards in each Local Authority. Their aim is to improve health services and care services, and to promote the health and wellbeing of local people. Health and … Continue reading

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The London Health and Wellbeing Board Partnership Support Programme (NHS London)

Summary A suite of support tools and briefings for the London Health and Wellbeing Board Partnership Support Programme has been co-produced by NHS London, London Councils and the King’s Fund. These documents offer guidance to help support Health and Wellbeing … Continue reading

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Health and Social Care Reform: Making it Work for Mental Health (APPG on Mental Health)

[A brief reference to this item appears in: Dementia and Elderly Care: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (RWHT), Volume 3 Issue 3, October 2012]. Summary This report from the All Party Parliamentary Group on Mental Health represents the results of a one … Continue reading

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Local Government APPG Inquiry into Adult Social Care (All Party Parliament Local Government Group)

Summary This paper was written in response to the Care and Support White Paper and the draft bill. It identifies practical reforms and makes four recommendations for reforms between now and 2015. The report’s four key recommendations are: Local government … Continue reading

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The Health and Social Care Act 2012: Get in on the Act (Local Government Association)

Summary This narrative review from the Local Government Association offers a quick guide to recent legislation, summarising the Health and Social Care Act 2012 and the provisions which are of relevance to local government. This review goes further, in pointing out … Continue reading

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Health and Wellbeing Boards: Opportunities to Improve the Health and Well-Being of BAME Carers (Carers UK)

Summary This document presents Carers UK’s work on Black Asian Minority Ethnic (BAME) carer health and wellbeing, including contributions from an expert seminar hosted by Carers UK in December 2011. It explains the structure of Health and Wellbeing Boards and … Continue reading

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