Public service reform is difficult, particularly within the Westminster system. But there are practical changes that could be made to help make progress.
A more robust approach to public service integration, including increased sharing of both best practice and failures, is needed for such initiatives to be successful across the country, a review has...
The government must stop reaching for superficial solutions when explaining the failure of public services, according to an Institute for Government report released today.
Four in 10 council bosses want to increase commercial revenue but just 4% say they have significant commercial expertise, a poll by CIPFA and Civica has found.
Potential fiscal, economic and social benefits should be assessed when reforming services, and an analysis tool developed in Greater Manchester can help with this
The Brexit vote strains the social cohesion that has sustained our welfare model for decades. We need to re-think how we design and deliver services, and place is the key
Greater collaboration and integration between government departments and the NHS is needed to improve health and social care delivery across the UK, according to a “high-level” review.
Shared services are a popular reform for public agencies under financial pressure. The hope is to reduce overheads and increase efficiency by consolidating support services like HR, finance and...
Plymouth council and the local CCG have set up an integrated finance system for wellbeing, covering a large range of services. This was no mean feat given they cover different areas, have different...
Efforts to replicate successful UK reforms elsewhere often fail because global consultancies encourage their application without regard for local context, culture and capability, a think-tank has...
Greater use of technology across a host of local services could unlock millions of pounds of savings for councils, according to a Local Government Association analysis.
In May 2014, the Defence Reform Act passed into law and ushered in radical changes in defence procurement. Two years on, are there lessons to learn for other areas of taxpayer-funded purchasing?
As budgets continue to dwindle, blue light services are having to collaborate to cut costs. A snapshot of how emergency services are working together shows this trend is likely to continue and...
The National Audit Office has called on ministers to set out more details on how devolution in England can be implemented amid increasing risks to the financial sustainability of local public...
Older workers are still ambitious and eager to learn, but often end up on a slow path to retirement. Employers should tap into their long-developed skills and knowledge
A number of action points emerge from exploring the role of public sector non-executives. The challenge will be making them happen, observes Ann Reeder