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LGA responds to UKHSA HIV survey

It is clear that more needs to be done to tackle the high levels of stigma that remain around HIV

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LGA responds to Care Workforce Pathway

"We continue to call for a dedicated workforce strategy, to promote, protect, support and develop careers in social care."

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LGA urges Family Hub extension

We’d like to see Family Hubs extended to all councils so these transformative benefits can be felt across the country

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Councils warn of rise in synthetic opioid use

Although it is encouraging that rates of drug misuse have remained stable, this is masking worrying new trends in drug use

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LGA on Lancet cancer survival study

We need to ensure that cancer screening services can be accessed by all communities

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LGA on Smokefree 2030 consultation

Councils work hard in their communities to help long term smokers quit and so are fully supportive of the Government’s smokefree 2030 ambitions.

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Councils need support and funding for adult social care assurance process

“The added workload these assessments are causing for councils must be addressed and councils should be given appropriate additional funding and support in order to participate in them effectively.”

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LGA responds to CQC pilot adult social care assessment results

“This is an important moment for adult social care, a lot of work from across the sector has gone into the preparation and execution of these assessments. "

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Further savings mean tough decisions for social care leaders

“The easy savings have long since gone. Councils are being faced with tough decisions about cutting valued services, increasing council tax and fees and charges during a cost-of-living crisis.  "

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Impacts of social care reforms must be assessed – LGA on NAO report

“We support NAO’s recommendation that DHSC must assess the impact of its current and planned reform interventions on local authorities and consult with stakeholders to ensure its plans are manageable.”

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