Tune in shortly to watch our Digital Leadership spokesperson @AlisonMc_F give the professional perspective on this very important topic for #localgov and all of the sector's partners as we seek to work together to deliver improvements for our communities https://twitter.com/LordsPublicSCom/status/1349340834211241987

. @AlisonMc_F tells @LordsPublicSCom that sharing more data between public sector bodies has the potential to do "marvellous things" in terms of addressing important issues our communities face.

Simplicity is key to greater #datasharing, says @AlisonMc_F and adds it has the potential to have an even bigger positive impact in relation to prevention and early intervention services.

Gaining the confidence of citizens as to why you want to share data is critical, says @AlisonMc_F but she adds "sometimes you need to be courageous" and find workarounds to ensure the right thing is done

This is about deploying limited resources more effectively, @AlisonMc_F adds. She hopes post-pandemic we can carry on with the great work #localgov and health partners in particular have done to date and continue to be innovative for the future benefit of our residents.

Great to hear @Clare_NAVCA reinforce the point about the hugely positive potential of data sharing in relation to prevention and early intervention and the future savings that can bring to the public purse

. @AlisonMc_F says "the real fundamental issue" relates to the culture of centralisation and not trusting local areas with the data and information they need to make the best decisions for their people and places.

"Data saves lives", says @AlisonMc_F. Shown through pandemic we can share data and be innovative - there are no excuses now, we should be more proactive. She also says it's about embedding the right culture, leadership and values, + parity of esteem across public sector partners