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<p>Local government will receive funding for its additional responsibilities in commissioning
0-5 services. The Department is aiming to set out 0-5 funding allocations later in
the year. NHS England area teams and local authorities are currently scrutinising
the figures for 2015-16, as part of the process for determining the allocations. The
key principle behind the transfer of responsibility is to ensure that the Department
does not place any additional burdens on local authorities. More information about
finance issues relating to the transfer is available from the Local Government Association’s
website:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>www.local.gov.uk/documents/10180/6410150/Transfer+of+0-5+children's+public+health+commissioning+to+local+authorities+finance+issues/570e8a83-2e91-4cf0-887a-6bcf25674894</p><p>
</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>At the point at which local authorities take over responsibility
for commissioning public health services for children aged 0-5, (including health
visiting services), the Government is intending to mandate the delivery of the key
child assessment elements of the Health Child Programme. The Department is working
collaboratively with its partners locally and nationally on the transfer of commissioning
responsibilities and the associated funding issues. It is supported in ensuring a
smooth transition by the service specification, “Public Health Functions to be exercised
by NHS England” published November 2013, sets out expectations for the commissioning
and provision of services and how area teams can work with local authorities ahead
of the transfer of commissioning responsibilities in 2015.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>
</p><p>At the local level NHS England’s area teams and local authorities are working
to develop plans, including timescales, for a smooth and effective transfer of the
commissioning role. A programme of regional 0 to 5 years commissioning transfer events,
organised in conjunction with the Local Government Association is underway, providing
the means for local staff and key stakeholders to further develop their understanding
of working together in respect of future arrangements.</p><p> </p>
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