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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.

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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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London Borough of Bromley: All-Age Autism Board

The Bromley All-Age Autism Partnership (BAAP), which is Chaired by a councillor with lived experience of autism, brings together representatives including autistic individuals, parent and carer representatives, local authority professionals, and the voluntary sector to improve services and the pathways to support in Bromley, for autistic children, young people and adults.

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The role of councils in promoting self-care

Health messages come at us thick and fast. Whether it’s eating more fruit and veg or eating less sugar, exercising more or drinking less alcohol. Empowering people with the confidence and information to look after themselves when they can, and visit the GP when they need to, gives people greater control of their own health and encourages healthy behaviours that help prevent ill health in the long-term.