Case studies

This briefing provides local councillors with a strong business case to address health related worklessness and promote workplace health in their local authority (LA).

Working Win was a trial programme of health-led employment support run by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority in partnership with Department of Work and Pensions, Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England.

Ronan Carolan set up HealthConex, which specialises in recruiting nurses and care staff to the UK and Ireland, and, having seen a wide variety of practice within the industry, he was driven by a desire to recruit ethically and see candidates as clients, not commodities.

How councils can lead by example with healthy catering and vending

Cranbrook, is a green field development new town within East Devon to the north east of Exeter. With a current  population of about 4,500 expected to rise to over 18,000 by 2030. 

Cherwell District Council has a strong belief in working with its communities to reduce health and income inequalities and improve community cohesion.

Essex County Council and their partners, including HCRG and Active Essex, aim to focus on the overall system within the county and aspire to build evidence-based, targeted, and collective approaches that promote healthy weight, rather than developing programmes in isolation.

West Suffolk Council and its partners were keen to better understand each services pressures, targets and objectives for its older residents.

Plan Ahead is a tool designed to help residents travel in their daily lives and overcome anxieties or accessibility challenges they face. The solution is an easy-to-read, use and follow map with navigation aids, such as pictures of landmarks.

The ‘Talk Community’ approach sees Herefordshire Council working in partnership with communities, businesses and residents to offer wellbeing advice, support and signposting to services.