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Devolution: our offer of support

We want to help councils at all stages of their devolution journey and offer a range of support, from advice and research to networking and events.

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Adult social care funding: 2016 state of the nation report

Adult social care is an absolutely vital public service that supports some of our most vulnerable people and promotes the wellbeing and independence of many more.

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Transforming social care

Transforming social care through the use of information and technology 2016

The LGA's Care and Health Improvement Programme and the Institute of Public Care launched a report at the National Children's and Adult Services (NCAS) Conference 2016 to present the role and use of technology in the transformation of social care and integration across care and health, offering a place-based vision for future service delivery.

Don't be left in the dark: Adult Social Care

Read our short guide to Adult Social Care, part of the 'Don't be left in the dark' series.

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Helping people look after themselves: a guide on self-care

By working with our NHS partners and the voluntary sector, councils can play a vital part in tackling barriers to self-care.

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Polling on resident satisfaction with councils cover page

Polling on resident satisfaction with councils | October 2016

The polling was conducted by telephone between 13 and 16 October 2016 by Populus Data Solutions.

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Museum survey of heads of cultural services

This report presents the results of a survey of heads of cultural services in England, which informed the LGA's official response to the autumn 2016 Department for Culture Media and Sport Review of Museums.

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Health in all policies: a manual for local government

This manual brings together the arguments for a HiAP approach with practical suggestions for development at the local level.

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Improving eye health through community optical practice: a briefing for councils

This briefing describes the essential role community optics can play in helping to improve eye health specifically, as well as general health and wellbeing.

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Community action in local government: a guide for councillors and strategic leaders COVER

Community action in local government: a guide for councillors and strategic leaders

The LGA defines community action as ‘any activity that increases the understanding, engagement and empowerment of communities in the design and delivery of local services’.

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Make It Local

To deliver priorities for the public the Government needs to #MakeItLocal

Make It Local

By the start of 2025, we will have had a general election. This is a moment of opportunity.

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