Case studies

Innovation in local government is about improving the lives of the people in our communities. Browse through our case studies to see the many innovative programmes councils are involved in.

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Integrating health and social care: Dorset case study

This case study describes Dorset’s progress developing integrated care arrangements. It is part of an evidence review commissioned from the Institute of Public Care.

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Snook and care organisation, Car Gomm

See how our partner Snook has helped care organisation Car Gomm take a design approach to improving services and developing the innovation capacity of staff. This case study forms part of our Design in Social Care Programme.

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Integrating health and social care: Croydon case study

This case study describes Croydon’s progress developing integrated care arrangements. It is part of an evidence review commissioned from the Institute of Public Care.

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Integrating health and social care: Nottingham case study

This case study describes Nottingham’s progress developing integrated care arrangements. It is part of an evidence review commissioned from the Institute of Public Care.

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North East Lincolnshire and the provision of homecare

See how a 12 week home care discovery in North East Lincolnshire has helped staff and users reshape how this service could be delivered in future.

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NHS Digital and the social care information needs of older people

See how NHS Digital has worked with those who receive care, their carers as well as health and social care professionals to understand the social care information needs of older people. This case study forms part of our Design in Social Care Programme. This case study forms part of our Design in Social Care Programme.

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Telford and Wrekin Council: developing and helping to build recovery

Telford and Wrekin Council has been revamping its approach to substance misuse in recent years.

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West Sussex Council: looking out for children

West Sussex Council’s substance misuse service has set up a dedicated family team to help ensure the needs of children whose parents are under the care of the team are properly catered for.

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Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Councils: supporting prisoners

An integrated substance misuse service has been set up to work in the community and local prison.

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Liverpool City Council: providing a holistic drop-in service for street drinkers

Liverpool City Council has run a dropin service for street drinkers over recent summers, providing substance misuse help alongside other support, such as mental health care and housing support.

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