A new learning network has been launched on partnership working on integrated care systems.

A summit, hosted by The Care Provider Alliance and NHS England, will be held on 26 January 2023 to focus on developing strategic models of engagement with social care providers.

CPA chair, Nadra Ahmed OBE, said: “Social care providers can bring knowledge, insights and skills to the emerging integrated care systems – if they are engaged as genuinely strategic partners – not simply as the providers of services under a contract. This new learning network will enable us to share ideas and experiences, and to ensure that all care providers are included – from residential and home care, to supported living and community-based services.

“The Care Provider Alliance and NHS England plan to continue to work together to showcase emerging good practice and innovative models of partnership working.”

As this will be the first in a series of learning network sessions, the session will also consider topics for future, more focused, thematic sessions which may include: digital transformation and data sharing; workforce recruitment, retention and development; and developing and commissioning. The online learning summit on 26 January is open to senior strategic leaders involved in decision making about ICS arrangements. Book online here.