This report identifies key aspects for establishing this new approach, encompassing core values (strength-based, co-production, empowering people) and working approaches (building networks, developing over time). These elements are essential for creating a high-quality alternative offer that operates alongside the traditional front door. The model has been reviewed and further tested in real-world applications. Rather than being prescriptive, it aims to empower practitioners to consider what will work best in their local context and provides tools to aid this process.
This document is a ‘how to’ guide for the development of a collaborative community approach to supporting the adult social care front door. Rather than being prescriptive, this guide aims to empower practitioners to think about what might work best in their local context and to provide the tools to help them.
This edition updates the original ‘The Care Act and Whole-Family Approaches’ published in 2015. Ten years on, it’s in need of some updating although much of the content remains relevant and is included. Where practical, we have signposted to the most recent resources available to support embedding a whole family approach rather than reproducing them in detail here.
This guidance aims to support councils to prepare effectively for the implementation of the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act (SHROA) by improving oversight, strengthening provider relationships, and ultimately ensuring better outcomes for residents.
Councils have worked tirelessly with partners to reduce under-18 conception rates, improve outcomes for young parents, and tackle the inequalities that underpin early pregnancy. This guide sets out the evidence, challenges and opportunities for councils to continue leading the way.
A summary of the work provided by Partners in Care and Health to deliver the DSHC commissioned adult social care sector improvement programme in 2024-25. This report highlights the reach and impact of our support to the sector, working in collaboration with local authorities to deliver high quality care that enables choice, control and independence for everyone.
The Healthy Child programme is the cornerstone of England’s universal public health nursing offer for babies, children and young people. It is delivered by health visitors (for children aged 0–5) and school nurses (for children and young people aged 5–19, or up to 25 for care leavers and those with special educational needs and disabilities).
This report presents findings from the Partners in Care and Health (PCH) digital switchover survey, commissioned by Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England to assess councils’ readiness for the migration from analogue to digital telecare services. The survey received 66 responses, including 63 councils with adult social care responsibilities, representing a response rate of approximately 41% of upper-tier authorities. While this limits the extent to which findings can be generalised across the whole sector, the results provide a snapshot of progress (May 2025), confidence levels, and areas of emerging risk as the January 2027 switch-off deadline approaches.
This guidance explains how local authority public health teams can support new developments in the NHS following publication of Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England. It provides a specific focus on public health support to the Strategic Commissioning function of Integrated Care Boards and the implementation of Neighbourhood Health.
