Case studies

Sheffield's vision is for a smoke-free city by 2030, where people live longer and healthier lives and children grow up in environments where smoking is unusual.

Looking at best practice models to address future demand for both Adult Social Care users and Older Persons housing needs assessments in the Wokingham Borough.

Wiltshire Council has enlisted the help of library staff and community groups to provide basic energy advice to local residents. The staff and groups can volunteer for online training on issues around energy efficiency, providing an accessible community-based resource across the county.

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has been seeking to add value to the work of its 10 member councils by leading a whole system response to the cost of living pressures. This includes data gathering, sharing information, and practical advice for particular groups of residents..

An interview with Jason Strelitz, Corporate Director for Adults and Health, London Borough of Newham.

The Gorton Hub provides a one-stop-shop for residents to access a range of health and social care services, employment support and more.

An interview with Dr Arif Rajpura, Director of Public Health, Blackpool council.

Portsmouth’s sexual health workforce has been upskilling frontline staff from other services to have healthy conversations about sexual health and in particular pregnancy planning. Staff including midwives, health visitors and social care workers have all received tailored training.

Norfolk County Council has established a high-performing specialist county team that supports the emotional, cultural, health, social and educational needs of Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) who arrive in the county.

The following is an anonymous blog on how a council is considering and planning the replacement of council fleet vehicles to work toward net zero.