Case studies

North Somerset has launched programmes targeting issues such as nutrition, healthy weight and oral health for children.

Sheffield City Council has used government funding to set up a specialist multi agency support team, which works alongside the access and inclusion service to help keep the most vulnerable children in school by providing holistic support to the whole family.

Establishing an alliance of statutory, voluntary and community sector partners to revitalise the countywide response to homelessness.

Putting people with lived experience at the heart of homelessness strategy.

Southwark Council used the Household Support Fund to improve delivery of local welfare including providing direct cash support to help low income households pay rising energy bills, set levels of support based on local welfare data, and create community referral pathways.

This case study explains how Bristol City Council is working to develop a performance management culture which embraces the use of data and insight to drive improvement.

Southampton City Council is seeking to develop a number of new housing with care schemes across the city and were seeking to secure support from their health partners. They commissioned research to investigate the impact on health care systems.

Gateshead Council is establishing a network of Warm Spaces, where vulnerable residents can come together to stay warm and socialise.

In response to the growing pressures residents in Hertfordshire are facing, Hertfordshire County Council has established a ‘Cost of Living Taskforce’ which brings together representation from various service areas to coordinate how the organisation is supporting residents. 

South Gloucestershire Council created a Financial Security Group to link all areas of financial security together and provide a comprehensive approach to supporting people.