The purpose of the grant is to provide local authorities in England with the funding required to discharge public health functions. From 2018-19 the grant received by local authorities from the Government has reduced. As with other public health services … Continue reading
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How will a local authority provide the clinical management needed for NHS staff?
Devon County Council has a successful track record in transferring staff from NHS to the local authority when the Public Health function moved in 2013. We already have many staff, including clinical staff, who have experience of working and leading … Continue reading
Is it true that the budget for Public Health Nursing is being reduced?
The Public Health grant reduction means the County Council has had to reduce the funding available to the Public Health Nursing service from this April (2018). We do not anticipate any further budget reductions for 2019/2020. We have been working … Continue reading