Case studies

BANES is one of the least deprived authorities in the country, but 20 per cent of the population lives in communities where there is deprivation, shorter life expectancy, increased prevalence of long-term conditions and poorer general health. Reducing this health inequality is an overarching aim of the health and wellbeing board (HWB).

This resource describes how public health in a number of councils has started to use the opportunities of a local government setting to improve health and wellbeing. The

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.

Manchester Camerata, one of the UK’s leading chamber orchestras, works within health and social care to make music with community groups across Greater Manchester.   

An increasing number of local authorities have started exploring how they can make use of behavioural science.

Walk Glasgow is aimed at those least likely to regularly exercise, to improve the health and wellbeing of city residents.

SoundCity is a music education hub led by Brighton & Hove City Council’s Music and Arts Service, which brings together all the city’s leading music organisations.

Cambridgeshire County Council: Helping local partners use ‘real' data to address challenges and using a design-led approach to find better solutions.

Giving customers access to services 24 hours a day to create new channel shift agenda at Teignbridge District Council.

West Suffolk Council and its partners were keen to better understand each services pressures, targets and objectives for its older residents.