On the 1st October 2015 the responsibility for commissioning public health services for 0 to 5-year-olds will transfer from NHS England to local authorities. The transfer marks the final part of the overall public health transfer. The LGA, Public Health England, NHS England and the Department of Health are working in partnership to deliver a series of regional events to support local authorities and Area Teams prepare for the transfer.
The events will share key messages about the programme including what milestones local areas can expect over the coming months. Events will provide delegates with the opportunity to ask questions, raise concerns and share learning about what they are doing locally. They will also help local partners to think about the opportunities that exist to transform and improve these services around the needs of local communities. Dates and locations are as follows:
These events are being run for local authorities, NHS England and PHE staff, and are free to LGA members, NHS England and PHE. External organisations will be put on a waiting list and will be offered a place if spaces become available at a cost of £345.00. Please note that places may be limited to two per local authority/ Area Team/ Public Health England Centre and that priority will be given to LGA, PHE and NHS members. For further information and to book a place please see the LGA website.
