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Local public service agreements
Welcome to the Department of Health LPSA area.
Second generation Local Public Service Agreements
The first round of LPSA began in 2000 and concentrated on national targets. Most agreements have now been signed. The second generation of LPSA, which began at the end of 2003, contains more room for local authorities to set their own priorities.
LPSA targets
As part of the LPSA process, councils submit a draft agreement containing 12 or more service targets. These targets should tie in with stated local and national priorities covering education, social services, health, crime reduction, transport and cost effectiveness.
New outcome indicators for older and disabled people
The second generation of local public service agreements (local PSAs), centre on outcome indicators to show improved local services. In developing targets for their local PSA, councils may wish to use these new indicators instead of the PAF indicators that tend to be process and input/activity oriented.
Freedoms and flexibilities
As part of their LPSA submissions, councils can request additional freedoms and flexibilities (F&Fs) from the Government. Requests must be fully justified by reference to the 'stretched' targets set out in other parts of the LPSA.
LPSA network
Links to organisations involved in negotiating LPSAs with local authorities.
First round LPSA archive
The first round of LPSAs began in 2000 and concentrated on national targets. Most agreements have now been signed.
Contacts
The Department's LPSA team.
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