Case studies

Innovation in local government is about improving the lives of the people in our communities. Browse through our case studies to see the many innovative programmes councils are involved in.

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North Lincolnshire Council: Creating an inspiring campaign and overcoming barriers to employment

This case study forms part of the publication, What Good Looks Like: values-based recruitment in adult social care.

Wigan Council: Developing a positive marketing campaign and streamlining recruitment processes

This case study forms part of the publication, 'What good looks like: values-based recruitment in adult social care.'

Leeds City Council, We Care Academy: Recruiting for values and working with local communities to increase the diversity of the workforce

This case study forms part of the publication, 'What good looks like: values-based recruitment in adult social care.'

Leicestershire County Council: Developing team values, conducting values-based assessments, and showcasing values in advertising materials

This case study forms part of the publication, 'What good looks like: Values-based recruitment in adult social care.' This case study showcases developing team values, conducting values-based assessments, and showcasing values in advertising materials.

Evolving care in Hertfordshire: A unified approach to family health

This case study delves into Hertfordshire's strategic integration of health visiting and family support services to optimise the Healthy Child Programme. It outlines initiatives aimed at strengthening mental health support from the antenatal period to school age, enhancing workforce development, and providing targeted care for children with SEND.

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Lancashire's holistic approach to school readiness

Spanning 12 distinct districts, Lancashire’s health visiting service operates across a vast geographical region reaching into rural, urban, diverse and deprived areas.

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Advancing perinatal and infant mental health care in County Durham: A health visiting initiative

In response to perinatal and infant mental health challenges, Durham County Council's commissioned health visiting service has significantly advanced its care delivery through a skill mix model and the introduction of specialised roles.

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Citizen Checkers – lived experience leadership across Cornwall

This case study outlines how people with a learning disability and autistic people are employed to review health and care services across Cornwall. It also highlights work commssioned by Cornwall Council.

Early steps to lifelong health: Somerset's comprehensive strategy for Child Healthy Weight

The Somerset Preschool Lifestyle Activity and Skills for self Help programme aims to develop family-focused early intervention and prevention strategies, emphasising the importance of mental wellbeing alongside physical health.

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Integrated whole systems approach for children’s healthy weight in Derby and Derbyshire

Derby and Derbyshire faced significant challenges due to persistent high obesity rates in children. The solution involved formulating a childhood obesity strategy with two main objectives.

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