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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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Prathiba Chitsabesan: What can we do to develop a mental health system that works for children?

Prathiba is the National Clinical Director for Children and Young People’s Mental Health, NHS England, also working as a consultant in child and adolescent psychiatry in a large mental health and community trust. As part of our series of think pieces exploring children and young people's mental health, Prathiba explores what we can do to develop a mental health system that works for children.

Diverse by Design: a workbook for adult social care

This Diverse by Design for adult social care workbook sets out 15 elements that we believe are fundamental in helping adult social care organisations to embed fair values, systems, and behaviours. It builds on the work and resources of the Diverse by Design Guide for council services, published by the Local Government Association (LGA) in 2021.

Impact: The Local Government Graduate Programme

Impact is a fast-track graduate programme for bright and passionate individuals who want to make a difference while excelling in their own careers, matching them with councils across the country.