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The police in Leicestershire are using the latest state of the art technology to tackle thieves and people involved in handling stolen goods.
Three Chief Constables are supporting a charity bike ride in memory of two Leicestershire officers who died in the line of duty – two of them will be cycling the first 'leg.'
"Could you make space for a child?"
According to the Fostering Network a child comes into care every 22 minutes across the UK.
Children need foster carers following a family crisis, if their parents become ill or if their family home is unsafe. This could involving caring for them for anything from a few days right though to the rest of their childhood.
Fostering a child is one of the most challenging but also rewarding things you can do and anyone can make a success of fostering. It doesn't matter whether you are married, cohabiting, single, gay or straight and we are looking for foster carers from all racial, religious and cultural backgrounds. More »
If you are interested in changing children's lives by becoming a Leicestershire foster carer visit:
www.spaceforachild.com or email: spaceforachild@leics.gov.uk
You can also call 0116 305 0505 or freephone 0800 587 7767.
www.leics.gov.uk/fostering_brochure.pdf
More information about the Fostering Network visit: www.22minutes.org.uk » Less
Three Chief Constables are supporting a charity bike ride in memory of two Leicestershire officers who died in the line of duty – two of them will be cycling the first 'leg.'
Leicestershire police are hosting a recruiting seminar for people interested in a career as a Police Community Support Officer.
Three pioneering groups of local GPs could be among the first in the country to be recognised as being ready to take on full responsibility for planning and buying most of the health services needed by people living in their area, they were told today.
Leicester City Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), West Leicestershire CCG and East Leicestershire and Rutland CCG have all been selected by the new NHS Commissioning Board Authority to be among 35 CCGs nationally to go through the 'authorisation' process first. Authorisation aims to ensure that CCGs meet safe thresholds to assume their full statutory responsibilities and are ready to take on responsibility for health care budgets for their local communities. More »
More than 200 CCGs across the country will go through the authorisation process in one of four waves between July and January 2013. Being included in the first wave is recognition of the progress made across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland by GPs and managers at the CCGs, working in partnership with the local Primary Care Trust.
Professor Azhar Farooqi, co-chair of Leicester City CCG said: "We are delighted to be included in the first wave of the authorisation process. We've worked extremely hard to get to this point and the progress we've made is testament to the effort of everyone involved. This is just the start of the process but it gives us the drive to build on what we've done so far in fulfilling our ambition for all people in Leicester to live longer, healthier lives."
Dr Nick Pulman, chair of West Leicestershire CCG said: "Giving clinicians more responsibility for the way the NHS operates and the services it provides can only be a good thing. We've made excellent progress so far and have already put in place a number of improvements that make sense to patients and are delivering better health outcomes. We are looking forward to this next chapter."
Dr Dave Briggs, chair of East Leicestershire and Rutland CCG said: "This is great news for all of us. We've benefitted from excellent support from the PCT, which has allowed us to develop at a pace that felt right. We are excited at this great opportunity to develop the quality of services for patients locally and very much up for the challenge of proving that we have what it takes to formally take on these new responsibilities."
Catherine Griffiths, chief executive of the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland PCT Cluster, added: "Right from the outset of the reforms the PCT Cluster has been committed to supporting the CCGs to develop quickly but appropriately. I have personally been struck by the energy and drive of the GPs and others involved and the way in which they have risen to the challenge so well. I have complete confidence that they will shine during the authorisation process and build upon the foundations they have each laid to deliver high quality, cost effective and sustainable health services that meet the needs of their communities for years to come."
As part of the authorisation process CCGs will be will be judged on their readiness to deliver safe, effective and sustainable services for local people that improves quality, reduces health inequalities and also delivers better outcomes for patients. In total CCGs will have to meet 118 authorisation requirements across six key domains, which are:
- · Strong clinical and professional focus which brings real added value
- · Meaningful engagement with patients, carers and their communities
- · Clear and credible plans for the future that are affordable
- · Proper constitutional and governance arrangements
- · Collaborative arrangements for commissioning with other CCGs, local authorities and the NHS commissioning board and others
- · Great leaders who individually and collectively can make a real difference.
CCGs are a cornerstone of the Government's NHS reforms which aim to give frontline clinicians a stronger leadership role in the running of the NHS, giving patients more information and choice, and focusing on healthcare outcomes that are among the best in the world. All CCGs will take on their new commissioning duties, if authorised, on 1 April 2013.
For more information about the authorisation process, visit: http://www.commissioningboard.nhs.uk/resources/resources-for-ccgs/auth/ccg-auth-facts/.
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For interviews or more information please contact senior media officer Liz Thomas on 0116 295 7677 or liz.thomas@leicestercity.nhs.uk
Notes to editor:
In October 2010 NHS Leicester City and NHS Leicestershire County and Rutland joined forces to form a 'cluster', in line with the requirements of the Department of Health. Although we share one Cluster Board and our staff work across the city and county boundaries, we have not legally merged, and retain our separate statutory duties. Together we serve a population of more than a million people. Cluster formation is an interim stage in the reform of the NHS, involving ongoing transfer of most local commissioning functions to GP-led clinical commissioning groups. » Less
Anti-hate crime project Stamp It Out! has launched a new partnership poster campaign with Leicester City Council and local bus companies to put an end to the abuse of disabled people using all forms of public transport. Two-thousand posters, which will be displayed on buses travelling across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, depict a scene of an individual abusing a passenger who has a learning disability, calling people to act on hate crime by reporting it to Stamp It Out! or the Police.
Ten police officers from Leicestershire are cycling to Paris to mark the tenth anniversary of the deaths of Police Constables Bryan Moore and Andy Munn. The officers lost their lives on August 15, 2002 while trying to stop a driver on the A42 who had been pursued from Birmingham into Leicestershire. They both worked at Shepshed Police Station.
The popular Rural Action Seminar will take place in the Council Chamber at Leicestershire County Council May 3rd from 5.45.pm when the buffet will be available.
Speakers will include Corin Birchall from Kerching Retail services who will be speaking about the free advice service for Rural Shops funded through the Leicestershire Rural Partnership, Community members from Shepshed introducing their successful Community projects following a community led plan, Katherine Lightbown who can offer free support from professionals such as architects, lawyers surveyors through Pro Help, Polly Rolfe presenting the work of the Community Foundation. The RCC will be updating everyone on the Rural Community Broadband Fund, 4 Ways to Warmth project Energy best Deal and Neighbourhood planning There will be a wealth of information available on sevices that are of interest to the community. Everyone is welcome. To book a place email dcook@ruralcc.org.uk or call 0116 2689706
Leicestershire County Council has made £15,000 available for community projects in the Harborough Central area. Want a share? This is your voice, your choice!
You can participate throughout the process:
• Apply for funding for your community
Put a funding proposal (up to £5,000) forward by 3rd May 2012 for a community project that will benefit the local area.
• View and comment on projects in the local area
From 4th May 2012, you can see what projects have been put forward for your local Forum area and provide comments and suggestions. More »
• Vote for your favourite projects
Book your place at the Community Forum Budget Decision Night on 24th May 2012, 6-9pm to discuss projects and vote for your favourites. (Booking starts on 4th May 2012. Limited spaces available)
To find out more please visit the Leicestershire Community Forum website www.leicestershireforums.org or call the Information Line on 0116 305 7034. » Less
Experience eventually overcame the police rugby team at the weekend when they played against the Droglites in an exciting and entertaining charity match.
A 32-year-old man has been charged following an indecent assault in Little Bowden in November 2011.
The internet is transforming the way that we live, work and play. It is driving business innovation and growth, ensuring that people can access services, is opening up new opportunities for creative learning and will help transform how we deliver public services. Whilst some areas benefit from super-fast broadband a significant proportion, mainly within rural areas, are left in the slow-lane.
Leicestershire County Council is working with a range of public, private and voluntary organisations and communities to deliver super-fast broadband to all premises in Leicestershire by 2017, subject to securing necessary funding. Initially our vision is to deliver to over 90% by 2015. To help us achieve this 2015 target the County Council has allocated £4m to match the Government's £3m. More »
In addition to this investment it is critical that we raise demand for super-fast broadband. To date we over 3000 questionnnaire responses from Leicestershire households and businesses have been received in support of plans to improve broadband connectivity.
There is still time for those who live or work in rural Leicestershire to respond. Please complete the online survey available at www.leics.gov.uk/broadband. The survey closes on the 30th April 2012. It is anticipated that deployment will commence in 2013.
For more information please contact Matthew Kempson (matthew.kempson@leics.gov.uk, 0116 305 6179) » Less
"Could You Make Space For A Child?"
Leicestershire County Council is holding an open day in Market Harborough on Saturday 21 April for all leicestershire residents, where you can find out more about what fostering and adoption involves and hear about the advice and support available.
Members of the fostering and adoption teams will be on hand to answer your questions.
The open day will take place between 10am and 2pm at Harborough Community Opportunities Centre, 36 Roman Way, Market Harborough, LE16 7PQ. More »
If you are interested in changing children's lives by becoming a foster carer or adoptive parent come along to the open day or for more information visit:
http://www.spaceforachild.com/
You can also call 0116 305 3051 or freephone 0800 587 7767.
East Leicestershire and Rutland CCG (ELR CCG) is reviewing how community services are provided locally. In East Leicestershire and Rutland there are a number of community hospitals and other venues delivering healthcare services. These include:
- Market Harborough District Hospital
- St Luke's Hospital, Market Harborough
- Rutland Memorial Hospital
- Feilding Palmer Hospital, Lutterworth
- Melton Mowbray Hospital and St Mary's Maternity Hospital
- GP Practices e.g. Syston Health Centre
What do you want from your community services? What are your thoughts on elective care services (treatment and surgery which is pre-arranged and not urgent) and the Minor Injury Units? More »
Complete the survey online by the 13th May 2012.
If you would like translations, large print, hard copies or easy read versions please call Penny Harris on 0116 295 7571 or email getinvolved@leicestercity.nhs.uk » Less
Don't miss your chance to experience what it's like to drive on a Pre-Driver Day for 16/17 year olds.
Mallory Park is a great course to learn essential skill before you start driving lessons. They are great fun and include:
an introduction to driving,
issues relating to speed,
reaction tests and also
a practical off road driving session
Accompanied by a qualified driving instructor in a dual controlled car the course is fantastic value and only costs £35 for a full day.
If you are interested in a Pre-Driver course, call 0116 3056607 now to book your place and spread the word to your friends and family. More »
Please be advised places are limited and will be offered on a first come first served basis. You can also enter online by completing an application form which can be found on the T-Junction website: www.tjunction.org.uk
The Pre-Driver courses being held at Mallory Park in 2012 are as follows:
- Monday 16th July
- Tuesday 17th July
- Tuesday 24th July
- Tuesday 14th August
- Monday 20th August
- Tuesday 21st August
- Tuesday 23rd October
Completed forms should be sent to:
Pre Driver Days, Road Safety Team
Department of Environment & Transport
Leicestershire County Council
County Hall, Glenfield
Leicester. LE3 8RJ
Please note all students are required to bring a packed lunch with them and must dress appropriate for the weather. » Less
Please click on the link below to view the Parish Council 'News and Views' for April 2012.
Don't miss your chance to become a WAV!
The deadline for applications to our latest round of recruitment to the Leicestershire Waste Action Volunteers is 5.00 PM this Friday, the 13th April.
It's a great opportunity to:
learn new skills, meet new people and do your bit to reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfill.
Full training and support are provided; you can find more details and an application form at www.lesswaste.org.uk or call 0116 305 7005.
Broadband speeds across the County can be very different, and we are trying to do something to help. Working together with local residents, businesses and other local authorities we are trying to assess current speeds, uses and demand for super-fast broadband.
You can help by answering some questions which will enable us to gauge where the worst speed problems are and where improvements might make the most difference.
Please complete the household or business questionnaire as appropriate. You may consider it appropriate to complete both – especially if you run a home-based business. If you just occasionally work from home please just complete the household questionnaire. More »
Household Survey - http://www.leics.gov.uk/householdbroadbandsurvey.htm
Business Survey - http://www.leics.gov.uk/businessbroadbandsurvey.htm
Support the campaign for faster broadband in your local community! » Less
Hello, and welcome to the March update from the LPU Commander for Market Harborough and Lutterworth.
