INLOGOV Briefings cover a wide range of current topics. The aim of the Briefings is to share knowledge and stimulate debate. We welcome suggestions for new Briefings. http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/research/publications/briefing-papers.aspx?NewsListingOrig_SyndicationType=1 Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/college-social-sciences/government-society/inlogov/briefing-papers/beyond-the-state.pdf Written with community activists and policy researchers, the pamphlet provides case studies and analysis of UK and US experience in community organising to solve problems and improve public services. The pamphlet is one output from an ESRC seminar series on 'Government beyond the State', which brought together researchers from across the world with people involved in making policy, delivering public services and working with communities. The pamphlet features contributors from CitizensUK, Locality and Scope and a Chicago-based organisation, Pilsen Alliance. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:26:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/college-social-sciences/government-society/inlogov/briefing-papers/beyond-the-state.pdf inlogov briefing paper INLOGOV institute of local government studies briefing paper http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/news/2012/07/oyster-chapters.aspx Perspectives from the Institute of Local Government Studies on the Localism Bill. Read the updated individual chapters. Mon, 23 Jul 2012 09:55:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/news/2012/07/oyster-chapters.aspx INLOGOV inlogov briefing paper researchnews Localism Act Localism Bill Local Government Studies http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/college-social-sciences/government-society/inlogov/briefing-papers/learning-disabilities-bme-communities.pdf The purpose of this briefing is to present some ideas for best practice in the effective delivery of learning disability services to users from BME communities. The briefing draws on the findings of qualitative research undertaken by INLOGOV for a local authority seeking to improve the historically low uptake of these services by individuals from BME communities. After briefly providing some detail of the broad findings from this research, the briefing uses these themes to develop principles of best practice in this field, with a particular emphasis on service-user involvement. Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:35:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/college-social-sciences/government-society/inlogov/briefing-papers/learning-disabilities-bme-communities.pdf Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/college-social-sciences/social-policy/HSMC/publications/PolicyPapers/we-have-to-stop-meeting-like-this-PP13.pdf New Health and Wellbeing Boards proposed as a key part of the Coalition's reform package for the NHS must focus on patient outcomes rather than developing unnecessary processes and structures according to a new policy paper from the University of Birmingham's leading health research unit the Health Services Management Centre. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:13:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/college-social-sciences/social-policy/HSMC/publications/PolicyPapers/we-have-to-stop-meeting-like-this-PP13.pdf Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/college-social-sciences/government-society/inlogov/briefing-papers/leadership-public-sector.pdf Lecture to mark the 45th anniversary of the founding of the Institute of Local Government Studies. Birmingham University. "UK recovery will require strong public sector leadership confident of its special role and more closely connected with those it serves". Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:30:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/college-social-sciences/government-society/inlogov/briefing-papers/leadership-public-sector.pdf govsoc researchnews inlogov briefing paper http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/college-social-sciences/government-society/inlogov/briefing-papers/local-coalitions.pdf Sat, 24 Sep 2011 12:08:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/college-social-sciences/government-society/inlogov/briefing-papers/local-coalitions.pdf Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/college-social-sciences/government-society/inlogov/briefing-papers/2011-english-local-elections.pdf Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:15:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/college-social-sciences/government-society/inlogov/briefing-papers/2011-english-local-elections.pdf Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/college-social-sciences/government-society/inlogov/briefing-papers/health-wellbeing.pdf This informal paper has been produced for anyone who is likely to be involved in a Health and Wellbeing Board, including HealthWatch representatives, GP commissioners, local authority leaders, portfolio holders and chief officers and providers of health and social care services. We present it as a discussion paper and would welcome your comments and ideas as these new bodies start to develop. Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:02:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/college-social-sciences/government-society/inlogov/briefing-papers/health-wellbeing.pdf Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/college-social-sciences/government-society/inlogov/briefing-papers/hureai-kippu.pdf The UK government has recently picked up on the Japanese system of time credits for social care known as hureai kippu, which translates as the Caring Relationship Ticket Scheme. This is now being promoted in Britain as an initiative which, following its 'success' in Japan, is likely to encourage a much greater level of volunteering. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:58:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/college-social-sciences/government-society/inlogov/briefing-papers/hureai-kippu.pdf Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/college-social-sciences/government-society/inlogov/briefing-papers/collaborative-budgeting.pdf Summary of Findings from a Research Project on Integrated Public Service Budgets. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:52:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/college-social-sciences/government-society/inlogov/briefing-papers/collaborative-budgeting.pdf Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/college-social-sciences/government-society/inlogov/briefing-papers/the-world-will-be-your-oyster.pdf Perspectives from the Institute of Local Government Studies on the Localism Bill Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/college-social-sciences/government-society/inlogov/briefing-papers/the-world-will-be-your-oyster.pdf Social Sciences