Research into emergency services collaboration

In September 2014 the cross-sector Emergency Services Collaboration Working Group was established with funding from the Home Office, the Department of Health and the Department of Communities and Local Government.The working group consists of representatives from the Association of Chief Police Officers, Chief Fire Officers Association, Association of Ambulance Chief Executives, Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, the College of Policing and the Local Government Association. The aim of establishing a national Emergency Services Collaboration Group is to ensure a coordinated, collaborative approach to efficient and effective Emergency Service provision. The groups remit is to:Provide strategic leadership, guidance and an overview of collaborations across England and Wales;Act as champion for innovation and best practice;Drive forward the statement of commitment to collaboration made in February 2014 by the Chief Fire Officers Association, Association of Ambulance Chief Executives and Association of Chief Police Officer.