The LGA provides a range of resources for portfolio holders to assist them to meet the challenges of their demanding role.
Leadership development events for lead members
Induction session
If you are new to a leading role in a health and care system, this free induction session will brief you on the policy issues, look at leadership challenges for these high profile roles, and relate these to your local area. The virtual event will be held on 29 June 2021, 10.00am - 3.00pm. As well as hearing from a range of participants across the health and care system, you will hear about further support on offer for you and have plenty of opportunity for discussion and networking. For further information and to book a place, please contact [email protected]
Leadership essentials
These free two day residential sessions are an opportunity to discuss key leadership challenges, to share experiences and actively learn from each other. The next Leadership Essentials for Adult Social Care lead members will take place in Warwick Business school on 2 - 3 November 2021. Parts of the programme will be joint with Leadership essentials in health and wellbeing. For more information contact [email protected]
National children and adult services conference
Organised by ADASS, the LGA and ADCS, this annual conference is aimed at those with responsibilities for car and health, children's services, education, and related fields. The 2021 National Children and Adult Services Conference will be taking place virtually on 4 - 26 November 2021 and will include keynote and ministerial addresses, plenary sessions by system leaders, and opportunities to hear about innovation and for networking.
Care and health support offer for councils
The Care and Health Improvement Programme (CHIP) support offer is designed to help local leaders transform social care, health and integration, and lead health improvement and prevention locally, with free and specific support available to local leaders.
Must Knows
The Must Knows are a long-standing free downloadable web-based source of information on the key issues facing portfolio holders such as integration, prevention and resources. They explore questions and challenges in key areas in health and adult social care from a member perspective and are updated on a rolling basis.
Bespoke support
Lead members can also access peer mentoring; again contact your principal adviser.
Leadership of and lobbying on care and health, integration and prevention
More information on the LGA's work to support leadership of place is available via:
- Adult social care funding and reform
- Health and wellbeing systems
- Integration and the better care fund
- Public health and prevention
Current issues
Read the latest Care and health improvement bulletin
Keep up to date on via a monthly electronic bulletin on care and health improvement.
