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"We need to acknowledge capacity and demand are complex" (Part two)

In my earlier blog, I highlighted how knowing what demand is 'is difficult but can be done' and understanding what current capacity is 'can be done

Councillor hub

Refine your leadership skills with our councillor e-learning modules and workbooks, expand your knowledge and networks at our councillor events, and subscribe to our e-bulletins on the policy areas that most interest you.

Procurement Act 2023 guidance documents

To support the preparation for the Act, the Cabinet Office has published a suite of guidance documents that address all aspects of the new regime.

Strengths based social care

Sharing practical approaches

The Care Act 2014 requires councils to ‘consider a person’s own strengths and capabilities, and what support might be

Healthwatch: Funding and Procurement

  

NAVCA (National Association for Voluntary and Community Action)'s guide assists development workers starting on the journey of supporting

Healthwatch resources

Local Healthwatch organisations are a statutory service commissioned by local councils as part of the Health and Social Care Act 2012.

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Leadership development

2022/23 support offer

Our support is aimed at:

  • HWB Chairs or HWB Vice/Co- Chairs
  • council Leaders
  • portfolio holder/cabinet member for ASC
  • portfo