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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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Living to 100: a celebration of life and a vision for the future

In her latest blog, Cllr Dr Wendy Taylor reflects on a striking demographic shift: reaching the age of 100 is no longer a rare feat, it’s becoming a remarkable new norm. With over 14,500 centenarians now living in England, and numbers rising daily, she highlights this as a moment not just to celebrate, but to rethink how we support ageing in our society.

Transforming health and wellbeing together

Cllr Dr Wendy Taylor, newly appointed Chair of the LGA’s Health and Wellbeing Committee, shares her vision for a healthier, fairer future. Drawing on her dual experience as a Newcastle City councillor and Consultant Clinical Oncologist, she emphasises the vital role of local government in shaping health beyond clinical settings.