Local Government Association

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HICM: Case studies

These case studies show how local systems are putting the High Impact Change Model into practice to improve intermediate care, strengthen partnership working and support people to recover, regain independence and return home safely.

LGA sustainability briefing: community energy

Energy supply is the second largest contributor to UK domestic greenhouse gas emissions. In 2022, energy supply accounted for 20 per cent of the UK’s carbon emissions. Community energy refers to energy projects that are owned, controlled, or directly benefit local communities.

Personalised and asset-based practice

There is a growing recognition of the value of using community assets to support demand for adult social care that is shaped to the individual’s needs

Children's Services resources and efficiency peer challenge guidance manual

This guidance manual is designed to help build an understanding of the purpose and methodology of a Children's Services resources and efficiency peer challenge. It is not intended to be prescriptive as each challenge will have its own individual features but the steps set out in the manual provide a firm base for ensuring that each peer challenge can be conducted successfully.