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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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Dorset Fire and Rescue launches Safe and Independent Living initiative

The tragedy of 13 separate fire deaths in one year has led to a transformation in how Dorset firefighters work with partner agencies to enable residents to live safely in their own homes.

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Government and NHS integration in Doncaster

How public health became involved When based in the PCT, public health was central to both NHS strategic planning and joint planning with the council. This role was maintained when it transferred to the council, with public health taking the lead for several aspects of the BCF and wider integration.

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Government and NHS integration in Richmond upon Thames

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and the CCG are moving jointly towards an integrated outcomes-based adult community health and social care service. This aspiration now also includes mental health services and early thinking has started for children’s services

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Government and NHS integration in Somerset

Somerset County Council and Somerset CCG have been developing joined up care for several years, and this has accelerated through initiatives such as joint commissioning, an integrated data system, and the BCF programme.  A model for ambitious, whole-system reform is now being developed

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Government and NHS integration in Wakefield Metropolitan District Council

Wakefield Connecting Care programme, which incorporates the BCF, is a partnership between the CCG and the council, working closely with NHS providers and the voluntary and community sectors.  A key element of the programme is establishing integrated care hubs – care closer to people’s homes through integrated teams based around GP practices.

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Government and NHS integration in Worcestershire County Council

The public health team has contributed to a five year integration strategy bringing together a wide range of adult health and care services. An important public health role is to identify high-risk population groups whose needs impact significantly on both health and social care services, thereby revealing a mutual interest for both NHS and county council to develop integrated improvement and prevention services.

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Blackpool – tackling health inequalities through cycling

Summary Cycle Blackpool was set up by Blackpool Council to increase the number of people that use and own bikes. This is a way of increasing levels of physical activity and reducing health inequalities. It has started a number of projects that focus specifically on people exposed to health inequalities or already living with chronic conditions.

Housing - Case studies - Cornwall – redeveloping disused garages as affordable housing

Cornwall is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places to live in the UK, but for its local population it is one of the hardest areas to obtain high quality affordable housing.

Building an active and engaged subscriber base

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council's communications team reviewed existing data across different council departments to grow its subscriber base to over 75,000 residents.

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Health - Establishing health and wellbeing boards case studies - Walsall

In 2012, Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council, through its Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB), created a short development programme. It was intended to bring a greater focus and coherence to the work being undertaken across the borough to improve health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities. The programme was designed to: