Applications for new Systems Leadership – Local Vision programmes now open

The Leadership Centre has opened the call for applications for the second round of Systems Leadership – Local Vision projects around the country.

The projects have brought people together from across the NHS, public health, local government, social care and other services, in order to create new ways of working and achieve measurable improvements in health, care and wellbeing.

Applicants are asked to identify a ‘wicked issue’ in their locality, where progress needs to involve a number of different sectors. They commit to applying what they learn about Systems Leadership to other issues, and to sharing that learning so that other areas can benefit.

Outcomes have already included better integration across health, social care, local government and police services to support safeguarding; stronger networks between food producers and consumers to reduce waste in local food production; and commissioners working more closely with service users, carers and the voluntary sector.

Applications should involve a range of partners, such as Health and Wellbeing Boards, Service User and Carer Groups, local government, providers and commissioners across adults’ and children’s social care, primary and secondary health care, the private sector, and public health.

More information and details of how to apply can be found at www.localleadership.gov.uk/place/lvinvitation or contact The Leadership Centre: Debbie Sorkin on 0207 664 3137 or John Jarvis on 0207 187 7385.