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.
In Bristol, the uptake of all childhood immunisations is below safe levels and requires urgent attention; increasing coverage is a national and local priority.
Durham County Council launched a three year flu vaccination pilot in 2022 to address declining uptake among two to three-year-olds and widening inequalities across the county.
In response to a measles outbreak declared by UKHSA in January 2024, Manchester delivered pop-up university vaccination clinics to rapidly protect its large student population.
Walsall Council, in partnership with Walsall Manor Hospital's antenatal clinic, commissioned creative arts practitioners to engage pregnant women to explore attitudes to and encourage uptake of maternal vaccines.
Like many areas nationally, Hull has faced ongoing challenges with childhood vaccination uptake, particularly with Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination.
Wigan Council and partners implemented a targeted, insight-led programme to increase uptake of the MMR vaccine in response to rising measles cases and declining vaccination coverage.
The Anti-Poverty Strategy 2024-2027 was developed to put this commitment into action. It was inspired by a clear ambition: to create the conditions in which all residents can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council, working closely with the NHS Targeted Vaccination Team and locally trusted organisations, engaged with target communities to improve uptake of the MMR vaccine.