Case studies

Following reports of disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 on people from Black, Asian and other ethnic backgrounds, Camden Council formed a working group to investigate.

An exploration of how various stakeholders worked together to improve performance, strengthen relationships and help transform the Torbay health and care system.

Wolverhampton City Council wanted to draw on behavioural science methodology and insights across their response to the pandemic. They found there is a need to balance the practical (what’s feasible) whilst drawing on principles and insights which can increase the impact of their work.

The aim of the community centred programme is to increase the take-up of COVID testing and vaccine offer across Bradford in areas with low acceptance rates.

Creating a rapid segmentation tool to target communications.

The London Borough of Havering has adopted a systematic approach to encourage vaccine take-up.

Oldham council is working closely with communities leaders and key partners to address vaccine hesitancy amongst its ethnic minority population.

Wiltshire Council targeting groups at risk of low uptake, including homeless, traveller and houseboat communities.

Manchester developed a tracking system to identify the number of people who have declined vaccines to enable GP practices to recall eligible individuals.

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) which is part of Gloucestershire County Council, set up two fire stations as vaccination centres with crews responsible for setting up the clinics each morning, helping to vaccinate nearly 2,500 people a day.