Case studies

Lancashire Constabulary and the Police and Crime Commissioner are leading a programme that puts focus on early intervention.

A key objective of the LGA's 'Rewiring Public Services' campaign is to transform public services so that they prevent problems instead of just picking up the pieces.

  Making the process of applying for disabled adaptations easier and getting the adaptation works carried out more efficiently.  

Wirral Council has had to make cuts of £151 million between 2010 and 2015. By 2020 the council will have to reduce its spending by a further £132 million to deliver a balanced budget.

Many councils around the country are already working to tackle FGM. These case studies provide a snapshot of the work being undertaken in a selection of local authorities working towards this aim.

Nottinghamshire police force work with community organisers as part of their campaign for prevention and early intervention.

The Lambeth Living Well Collaborative was established in 2010 and is a platform of partners aiming to radically improve the outcomes experienced by people with severe and enduring mental health problems. It involves citizens, mental health service users, peer supporters, commissioners, the voluntary sector, and health and social care staff.

Between 2007-2009 Chelmsford had the second highest level of excess winter deaths in Essex behind Brentwood. 

Croydon focused on the 'early years' to design and implement a programme based on early intervention and prevention rather than dependency.

London Borough of Hillingdon is using assistive technology and telecare to enable residents to remain in their homes for as long as possible and enjoy a better quality of life.