Case studies

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.

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North Lincolnshire Council: Creating an inspiring campaign and overcoming barriers to employment

This case study forms part of the publication, What Good Looks Like: values-based recruitment in adult social care.

Leeds City Council, We Care Academy: Recruiting for values and working with local communities to increase the diversity of the workforce

This case study forms part of the publication, 'What good looks like: values-based recruitment in adult social care.'

Bury Council, Bury Integrated Care Partnership and UTS: Working collaboratively with system partners and adopting a person-centred approach to recruitment

This case study forms part of the publication, 'What good looks like: Values-based recruitment in adult social care.'

Gloucestershire County Council: Aligning recruitment campaigns to council values and strengthening ties to the local communities

This case study forms part of the publication, 'What good looks like: values-based recruitment in adult social care.'

Wigan Council: Developing a positive marketing campaign and streamlining recruitment processes

This case study forms part of the publication, 'What good looks like: values-based recruitment in adult social care.'

Leicestershire County Council: Developing team values, conducting values-based assessments, and showcasing values in advertising materials

This case study forms part of the publication, 'What good looks like: Values-based recruitment in adult social care.' This case study showcases developing team values, conducting values-based assessments, and showcasing values in advertising materials.

Small groups training by Active Friends: North West Leicestershire District Council

The programme offers small group training for six to eight people. The idea is that six friends access the programme and are ‘taught’ by a personal trainer how to train together as a group using any equipment and any venue. They then are encouraged to continue this after the six-week programme to provide support and motivation for one another

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Right to the Streets project: Trafford Council

The Right to the Streets project explored community actions to make streets and public spaces safer and more welcoming for women and girls so they feel a sense of belonging in their community and are able to live active lives.

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Sefton's health visiting landscape: Pioneering solutions for community wellbeing

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.

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Health visiting in Wolverhampton: a partnership approach

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.

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