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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.

Lancashire: I’ve seen LGA support from both sides

  • Councillor Daniel Matchett has been an LGA peer as well as benefitting from support given to Lancashire County Council
  • He was part of the team reviewing Kent’s Health and Wellbeing Board, which he described as a rewarding experience
  • The LGA also helped him overhaul Lancashire’s Health and Wellbeing Board, which he chairs

Daniel Matchett became a councillor in May 2025, but was immediately appointed Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing as Reform UK took control of Lancashire County Council for the first time.

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Cumbria and Lancashire: Giving gambling harm the attention it deserves

  • The Cumbria and Lancashire Public Health Collaborative worked with the LGA to review its work on gambling harm
  • With money due from the gambling levy, the collaborative wanted to make sure it was in a strong position to maximise use of the extra resourcing
  • The collaborative say the support they received has given it a platform to build on and are now planning to implement some of the learning

Croydon Council: Winning hearts and minds on health in all policies

  • The LGA has run a series of workshops for both members and officers at Croydon Council to build a health in all polices approach
  • More than 100 people have been involved and now closer links between the public health team and other departments are being developed
  • Croydon praised the LGA support, saying the experts brought real credibility and expertise

Cheshire and Merseyside: Our suicide prevention work has been energised

  • The Cheshire and Merseyside Public Health Collaborative has been working on suicide prevention for more than a decade
  • The LGA has provided support over two phases, helping the collaborative to re-shape its approach to the issue
  • Lead Director of Public Health says help has given the collaborative ‘brain space’ to reflect and adapt