Local Care Partnerships
Forum Central works to support the development of the Local Care Partnerships model centrally and embed strong Third Sector voices across all areas.
What are Local Care Partnerships?
Local Care Partnership (LCP) is the term adopted in Leeds to describe the model of joined-up team working intended to improve health and care delivery to local people.
Local Care Partnerships bring people across sectors together to tailor services to better meet the needs of the people in their area, in line with the requirement set out in the NHS Plan.
Local Care Partnerships bring people across sectors together to tailor services to better meet the needs of the people in their area, in line with the requirement set out in the NHS Plan.
Representation
There are currently 15 Local Care Partnerships (LCPs) across Leeds. Every LCP is different, but generally each will have representation from:
- Primary Care
- Public Health
- Social Care
- Third sector
- Linking Leeds
- Healthwatch
- Elected members
LCPs may also have representatives from others including secondary care, housing, employment services, faith groups and have citizens involved.
The LCPs are mapped onto the same footprints as the Primary Care Networks (PCN) however some PCNs have come together to work under a single LCP.
The LCPs are mapped onto the same footprints as the Primary Care Networks (PCN) however some PCNs have come together to work under a single LCP.
Priorities
Each LCP will set its own priorities and practices, and will meet periodically to set priorities, share learning and plan work. LCPs are are a different way of working which seeks to make better use of assets within communities. Local Partnerships may chose to focus their collective efforts around:
- Asset mapping
- Relationship building
- Sharing of data and intelligence
- Intervention design
- Bidding for funds
- Case management/Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) working
Watch an introduction to Local Care Partnerships
An Introduction to LCPs
What Makes a Good LCP?
How do I join a Local Care Partnership?
You can join any LCP however, you will get more value from being involved with an LCP which connects with you or your organisation.
Here are some things you may wish to consider when choosing an LCP or LCPs for you and your organisation.
Here are some things you may wish to consider when choosing an LCP or LCPs for you and your organisation.
- Is your work focused around a particular geographical community?
- Does your work connect with the current priorities of an LCP?
- Do you feel comfortable in the group? Do you feel like you can contribute to the LCP?
When you have identified an LCP which you feel is a good fit, you’re interested and would like an informal chat about how you can get involved, contact Karl Witty
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Information & Resources
Third Sector LCP Facebook Group
A Third Sector LCP Facebook Group has been set up to help organisations from the diverse Third Sector connect and engage with the LCPs, when they cannot always be present in meetings. The group contains links to meeting agendas and meeting notes from all 15 LCPs, as well as information on funding, training and service information. More so, the group is a space for the sector to have conversations about what’s going on in the LCPs, connect with others and build upon good work in our different communities.
You can request approval to join the Facebook group by clicking this link.
You can request approval to join the Facebook group by clicking this link.
Social Media
Should you wish to learn more about the Local Care Partnerships, Forum Central manages a Third Sector specific Facebook page. This group is a space for Third Sector partners to access key information across the 15 Local Care Partnerships, share information about their work, and build relationships.
For those working in the Inner South Communities LCP (formally the Beeston and Middleton LCP) – We have set up a WhatsApp Group to support collaboration across the sector within this area. You can request to join this group by completing this Google form.
For those working in the Inner South Communities LCP (formally the Beeston and Middleton LCP) – We have set up a WhatsApp Group to support collaboration across the sector within this area. You can request to join this group by completing this Google form.
Training and learning
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