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.
Similarly, since its inception in 2022, Blackpool Researching Together (Blackpool’s Health Determinants Research Collaborative or HDRC) has committed to a model that has commissioned two community organisations to recruit community members to join the team as co-researchers. This approach provides paid roles for 10 youth and 10 adult community co-researchers.
To make this happen, a proposal was taken through the Council’s chief officer and key member groups and all Departmental Management Teams, for health considerations to be routinely embedded in key council decision-making processes.
The Annual report recommended adopting a Health in All Policies (HiAP) approach to reduce health inequalities and ensure health considerations were embedded into all council decisions. This recommendation was endorsed by Warwickshire Health and Wellbeing Board in March 2021, setting in motion a coordinated effort to embed HiAP principles across the council and its partners.
Trafford Council have used the legacy of UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 as a huge opportunity for women and girls across Trafford to engage in a healthy lifestyle through football.
National children’s charity, the Youth Sport Trust worked collaboratively with Active Partners Trust (APT) to develop and deliver a programme of intervention to schools in targeted communities, to increase engagement and enjoyment of physical activity.
Wolverhampton has revolutionised its health visiting services through a strategic partnership with the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT). This case study delves into the intricate challenges, innovative solutions, impactful outcomes, and valuable lessons learned from this shift and its implications for public health and the health visiting space.
In Sefton, the provider Mersey Care's health visiting services have embarked on an evolving journey, to address deep rooted challenges such as poverty, health inequalities and logistical complexities of service delivery across a diverse borough.
As part of the Family Hubs and Start for Life programme, local authorities are shaping enhanced services delivered through transformed hubs to ensure all families can access the support they need and improve health and education outcomes.