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.
The Leeds Health and Care Partnership includes health and care organisations from across Leeds who are working together to improve the health of people in Leeds.
The Community Wellness Outreach (CWO) project in Reading (funded by the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West ICB) was set up to pilot outreach activities to support the reduction in health inequalities in the most vulnerable communities, with a core focus on providing an NHS heath check and advice around improving health and wellbeing.
City Health Care Partnership CIC, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, VSE Collaborative Forum, Hull City Council, Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, Hull University Teaching Hospitals, working with OPTICA and The PSC.
The Resilient Roch project, funded through the Flood and Coastal Resilience Innovation Programme (FCIP), has tackled a range of local climate challenges, most notably flood risk, affecting residents in disadvantaged communities.
Hertfordshire County Council transformed its reablement services by expanding occupational therapy roles into a dedicated Enablement Team, resulting in improved outcomes, integrated care, and significant cost savings, through evidence-led leadership and a strong focus on prevention and enablement.
South Gloucestershire Council’s Assistive Technology (AT) service, led by occupational therapists and technicians, successfully transformed adult social care by integrating personalised, cost-effective tech solutions, enabling independent living, and embedding technology into mainstream care planning and practice.
Childhood growth is an important indicator of a child’s overall health. Higher rates of childhood stunting are associated with greater socioeconomic deprivation and an increased risk of chronic health problems. A public health registrar at Sefton Borough Council has been exploring how better understanding of the causes of childhood stunting could help reduce child health inequalities.
In 2019, Blackburn with Darwen had the worst childhood tooth decay rates in England. Following the launch of a childhood oral health strategy in 2021, and through successful collaborative work with a range of partners, the number of five-year-olds with tooth decay has fallen by a significant 16 per cent in six year
Northumberland County Council is undertaking a pilot project, 'FloodAI', to innovatively enhance flood and coastal resilience. This project is funded by Defra as part of the £200 million Flood and Coastal Innovation Programme
Worcestershire County Council has focussed on community development work in individual neighbourhoods to tackle health inequalities in the most deprived areas.