Devolution of powers and budgets from central government is an essential driver for integrating public services at the local level, writes Lord Kerslake
The silos of Westminster and Whitehall are not impregnable. Hard-won lessons from the Total Place initiative point the way to improved public service alignment
London’s tri- and bi-borough arrangements prove the enormous potential for local government collaboration. You just need to be committed to the end result
The NHS internal market has become a barrier to collaboration. The health service must become less transactional and focus more on adding value for patients
It can feel like giving away the family silver. But information sharing is cost-effective and less vulnerable to error – and sharing knowledge with your partners can also save lives
Pressure on resources is forcing the public sector to deliver the aligned services that people demand. CIPFA has developed tools to help shape this collaborative future
