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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Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Social Care Academy

This case study is part of the publication, "Care and Health Career Academies: What good looks like". Care and health career academies are relatively new initiatives, and the national picture is constantly evolving. This project was undertaken to develop a better understanding of care and health career academies in England. It aims to share emerging learning on the development of academies and insights as to what good looks like.

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HIC F: Mobilising a flexible intermediate care workforce across locations: Redcar and Cleveland

Overview Redcar and Cleveland were experiencing discharge delays across the local system, and intermediate care bedded provision was not leading to return home as frequently as would be expected. Action

Reducing health inequalities in Luton, the first ‘Marmot Town’

Luton has a bold and ambitious vision, a healthy, fair sustainable town where everyone thrives and no-one lives in poverty.

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Child healthy weight in Sefton: addressing the social determinants through whole systems working

Sefton's approach to addressing child healthy weight is a multifaceted and partnership-centric strategy, delivered through their Start Well, Live Well and Age Well multi-agency approach.

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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.

Bury Council, Bury Integrated Care Partnership and UTS: Working collaboratively with system partners and adopting a person-centred approach to recruitment

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