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CAA Now newsletter

We publish this newsletter regularly to staff across the inspectorates and to all those interested in Comprehensive Area Assessment (CAA).

The newsletter is brought to you by the six public service inspectorates commissioned by Government to develop and deliver CAA. They include information about the latest developments with CAA, including:

  • latest news on CAA and progress so far
  • milestones as we head towards the announcement of first results of CAA
  • news from people who are working around the country to deliver CAA
  • your questions answered about CAA and what it means in practice

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  • CAA Now issue 17 - December 2009
    In this issue: Oneplace goes live!; Oneplace launch video; scores assessments for councils and fire and rescue authorities announced; CAA inspection refresh; CAA timetable; question time with Gareth Davies and forthcoming events.
  • CAA Now issue 16 - October 2009
    In this issue: 2008/09 Use of Resources for PCTs published; regional workshops for PR managers pave the way for the launch of Oneplace; roundtable offers initial verdict on CAA; signposting sustainability through CAA; supporting LSP Improvement; resource pack - reminder; people and views; CAA timetable; CAA in the news; forthcoming events; and question time with Gareth Davies.
  • CAA Now issue 15 - September 2009
    In this issue: people and views; communications chiefs help shape Oneplace; blog breathes life into CAA; review period increased to ten days; police authority inspection framework; CAA Lead calling; CAA in the news; and question time with Gareth Davies.
  • CAA Now issue 14 - June 2009
    In this issue: Announcing oneplace website; new report on local strategic partnerships; Ofsted launches CAA publications; question time with Gareth Davies; people and views; CAA in the news and events.
  • CAA Update issue 13 - March 2009
    In this issue: CAA guidance; farewell to CSCI and the Healthcare Commission; new Councillor Update; Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary - the changing landscape; CAA myth buster; CAA timeline; CAA in the news; event listings; and about CAA.
  • CAA Update issue 12 - February 2009
    In this issue: CAA final framework unveiled; profile on... the Care Quality Commission; from CPA to CAA; CAA myth buster; CAA timeline; CAA in the news; event listings and; about CAA.
  • CAA Update issue 11 - January 2009
    In this issue: publication of the final framework; publication of CAA consultation; CAA focus groups; why CAA is such an important tool for central government; CAA myth buster; CAA timeline; CAA in the news; events listings; and about CAA.