Case studies

This case study describes Nottingham’s progress developing integrated care arrangements. It is part of an evidence review commissioned from the Institute of Public Care.

Soft Landings has become one of those buzz words in the Construction Industry but how many people know how to apply it in practice? How does Soft Landings deliver improvements to the performance of buildings once the keys have been handed over?

Taking a child into care has a significant impact on them, their family and their community. Brent Council wanted to develop their support for children, young people and their families.

See how a 12 week home care discovery in North East Lincolnshire has helped staff and users reshape how this service could be delivered in future.

See how NHS Digital has worked with those who receive care, their carers as well as health and social care professionals to understand the social care information needs of older people. This case study forms part of our Design in Social Care Programme. This case study forms part of our Design in Social Care Programme.

Brent Council applied to the Design in the Public Sector programme with the desire to make the planning application process in Brent easier and quicker.

Telford and Wrekin Council has been revamping its approach to substance misuse in recent years.

West Sussex Council’s substance misuse service has set up a dedicated family team to help ensure the needs of children whose parents are under the care of the team are properly catered for.

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has worked with Alcohol Concern to support the most difficult, hard-to-reach drinkers.

An integrated substance misuse service has been set up to work in the community and local prison.