Working in partnership Partnerships are core to the way that we work. They allow us to use public money in the most effective way and to ensure that services for people in Medway are joined-up and patient-centred. The most important partnership in the area is the Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) which brings together Medway Council, NHS Medway, Kent Police, Kent Fire and Rescue, higher and further education, businesses, voluntary organisations, and others which can influence developments and improvements in Medway. The organisations involved in the LSP have signed up to a local area agreement (LAA) with central government which sets out specific priorities for the wellbeing of people in Medway. There are 45 targets in the LAA covering five main issues: working towards a safe and strong Medway; promoting healthier communities and the needs of older people; supporting children, young people and families; regeneration, including housing, the environment and culture; developing the local economy, transport and skills The LSP has five main groups to achieve these priorities Community Safety Partnership Health Partnership Board Children’s Trust Board Regeneration Partnership Economic Partnership
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