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.
Supported by the ADASS/Newton Accelerate programme (a clear methodology of assess, design, implement and sustain), the current service was reviewed using service data, case reviews, time and motion studies and staff/individual user feedback.
Norfolk County Council (NCC) and its partners wanted to identify people at risk of a fall and offer them preventative support to increase independence and reduce demand for adult social care and health.
City Health Care Partnership CIC, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, VSE Collaborative Forum, Hull City Council, Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, Hull University Teaching Hospitals, working with OPTICA and The PSC.
Staffordshire’s ‘quick fix fund’ provides speedy solutions to situations that fall between the gaps of existing services or budgets, and where a small amount of money will make a big difference to someone’s wellbeing This county-wide initiative has been developed in partnership by Staffordshire County Council and eight district and borough councils.
Kent County Council has launched three new initiatives aimed at changing the trajectory of adult care needs and tackling inequalities in coastal communities and among Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities,
The public health team for the London boroughs of Wandsworth and Richmond launched a prevention framework focussed on addressing health inequalities three years ago. By working closely with council colleagues, the public health team has ensured it has had maximum impact
South Gloucestershire Council is committed to working with its communities and partners to tackle inequalities in all areas of life. In 2024 the council published a four-year tackling inequalities plan, which sets out a whole-council strategic approach to tackling inequalities in 10 areas of life – including health and wellbeing.
Hertfordshire’s Connected Lives model places an emphasis on professional autonomy and creative, personalised preventative and enabling interventions to. prevent people’s needs escalating.
Room One was developed as a 'one stop shop' for autistic and neurodivergent adults in the city. Having a strong peer support offer was identified as important, with one to one and group peer support being a key part of service.