Case studies

West Sussex County Council, in conjunction with 25 member authorities- has established seven key work streams to reflect their devolved powers and is framing their narrative around them.

Councils are coming together in their regions to sign up to agreements on how they will support each other to address the national shortage of experience social workers.

The Trust wanted to attract more nurses to the hospital. Information about nursing and available roles needed to reach a much wider audience and attract more potential candidates.This case study forms part of our social media strategy resource.

When a major incident occurs, for example a flood or a terrorist attack, a range of public and private sector organisations in the location affected, must work together in order to protect human life, support the continuity of everyday activity, restore disrupted services and uphold the rule of law.

Newcastle faces a tough financial future. In order to meet its targets for reducing costs, the council recognised that it had to deliver solutions that would promote greater customer self-service, enable its workforce to operate more effectively, and promote closer collaboration with partners and community groups.

Bolton Council has been producing a fortnightly housing update and has been circulating it to a wide audience including councillors, council staff and external partners.

Central Government is promoting the role of staff-led mutuals in the delivery of public services.

Calderdale Council's ‘Gateway to Care' has reduced the number of people needing full social care assessments, making significant savings.

Leeds City Council recognised the need to offer more opportunities for people to take part in activities they enjoyed, and in particular, to make access to sport and leisure activities more accessible for people with a learning disability. This in turn would help to improve health and well-being and quality of life for this population.