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HICM: Intermediate Care: Hertfordshire

Overview

Hertfordshire County Council had previously sought to embed a reablement ethos in care provision by placing occupational therapists (OTs) within generic teams, largely managed by social work qualified managers. This approach had delivered limited progress, and the expected benefits did not fully materialise. The Council therefore decided to take a new approach, creating a dedicated Enablement Team.

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HICM: Intermediate Care: Leeds

Overview

The HomeFirst Programme was established in 2022 with the primary aim to improve outcomes for Leeds residents accessing intermediate care, to improve staff experience and to make better use of our collective resources.

Action

The programme was made up of 5 independent projects, all relying on strong working relationships across system partners, including third-sector organisations.

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2026 Local Government Apprentice of the Year winner - Leena Futter

The 2026 Local Government Apprentice of the Year winner - Leena Futter - began her journey in local government in October 2022 as a casual Recreational Assistant. This led on to her first apprenticeship opportunity as a Leisure and Fitness Apprentice. In September 2025, Leena then took a bold step into her current role as a Corporate Project Administrator Apprentice at Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk and is now undertaking her second apprenticeship, level 3 Business Administrator.

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Building Fairer Towns, Cities, and Regions: Insights from Marmot Places

In the wake of the influential 2010 report "Fair Society, Healthy Lives" and its follow-up in 2020, by Professor Sir Michael Marmot, the concept of Marmot Places has emerged as a beacon for addressing health inequalities across the country. These places focus on the social determinants of health (SDoH) to create fairer, healthier communities.

Organisational information

To improve transparency and accountability within local government, the LGA is publishing details about their organisation and the salaries of their workforce.

Be a Councillor guide for employers and employees

Councillors make a huge difference in our local communities and to wider society and it is crucial that people from all backgrounds and experiences have the opportunity to take up the role, including those of working age from a variety of job types and industries.

Empowering women: the importance of cervical cancer awareness and early detection

Each year, more than 3,200 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the UK. This type of cancer can affect people at any age with over 800 losing their lives to the disease. The primary cause of cervical cancer is the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is preventable through vaccination. Early detection through regular cervical screenings, commonly known as smear tests, can significantly reduce the incidence and mortality rates associated with this cancer.