Publications

The following summary sets out a new programme of sector led improvement support for adult social care and public health services available to councils in 2026/27.

Partners for Care and Health commissioned Shared Lives Plus, the national charity representing the Shared Lives sector, to develop guidance on good practice in developing and growing Shared Lives. This guidance aims to support councils wanting to enable more people with a learning disability to benefit from the Shared Lives model of care and support. This guide has been co-produced with representatives across adult social care.

A review of the programmes that made up our sector support offer in 2023/24.

This guide outlines seven principles for safer canvassing and provides some helpful, practical hints for canvassers.

Getting started as an LGA peer.

This introduction to the role of peers is aimed at supporting new LGA peers to be ready and confident to be part of an LGA peer challenge team.

This briefing provides local councillors with a strong business case to improve work and health and economic growth outcomes in their local council. The focus is on supporting people to stay in work; helping people return to work; and helping people who are not in work to find employment.

This publication highlights a collection of case studies produced to illustrate the significant benefits that can be achieved through the engagement of elected representatives in civil resilience activities.

The Health and Care Act received Royal Assent on 28 April 2022. This briefing outlines what the Act covers and how it will impact local government.

Opportunities for communicators working within or for devolved areas, as well as some key principles to consider.