More than a marriage of convenience

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More than a marriage of convenience

To adapt a phrase, the NHS is from Mars, local government is from Venus. But deputy director of the New Local Government Network think-tank, Jessica Studdert, believes a 15-year plan can result in true integration.

To adapt a phrase, the NHS is from Mars, local government is from Venus.

Each work to separate organisational accountabilities, financial incentives and specialisms.

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