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.
Health inequalities are continuing to rise, and a response from Birmingham City Council Public Health to alleviate this burden, is to explore and promote different models of service redesign that improve quality and experience of health for all our citizens.
The implementation of the drug strategy in Southampton has been a collaborative effort, encompassing Hampshire, Isle of Wight, and regional police forces.
West Midlands has long adopted a distinctive approach to drug services, characterised by a strong emphasis on public health, a stance largely driven by the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC).
The collaborative efforts between Peterborough and Cambridgeshire have laid a solid foundation for their joint approach to tackling drug-related issues.
St Basils housing association is commissioned to provide supported housing accommodation, alongside supporting young people in the community, by seven West Midlands councils for young people.
Bradford Respite Intermediate Care Support Services was launched in 2013 to support people who were ready for discharge from hospital, but who are homeless, at risk of being homeless or those who are unable to return to unsuitable housing. It provides accommodation and clinical care from a 13-bed ground floor building, which used to be a care home, with four bungalows also available to provide step-down accommodation.
Richmond and Wandsworth Borough Councils commissioned Loudmouth to incorporate Theatre in Education (TiE) into their approach to the prevention of exploitation of children and young people and raise awareness on harmful sexual behaviours such as sexual harassment and assault. Loudmouth is an innovative TiE company with over 30 years’ experience of collaborating with local authorities to support Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) and safeguarding in schools and other educational venues.
Wiltshire includes 65 kilometres of the Kennet and Avon Canal and is home to a vibrant and diverse ‘boater’ community. Wiltshire Council’s public health team has been working with them to find out more about this unique way of life.
In Worcestershire, a small team of service-user volunteers provide support and resources to people affected by drug and alcohol misuse who do not engage with conventional treatment services. This is just one element of the work underway to reduce the health inequalities for this vulnerable group of people.