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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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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Digital Solutions for Family Hubs and Start for Life: Learnings from Barnsley

As part of the Family Hubs and Start for Life programme, local authorities are shaping enhanced services delivered through transformed hubs to ensure all families can access the support they need and improve health and education outcomes.

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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.

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.'

Gloucestershire County Council: Aligning recruitment campaigns to council values and strengthening ties to the local communities

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

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.

Increasing fostering capacity through housing solutions

Housing is one of the routes to increase fostering capacity, predominantly by working with existing in-house carers who could offer homes to more children but are restricted by the size / type of home they live in.

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