Case studies

Gateshead Council commissions a dedicated substance misuse service for young people.

Gateshead Council has seen unemployment rates rise, but the council is working with its partners to provide targeted support to the most deprived communities in a variety of ways.

Staff from Gateshead’s substance misuse service have a presence at the borough’s main hospital four days a week. This gives them a chance to identify and engage patients who have alcohol-related problems.

This case study is an example of the practical use of asset-based approaches in communities.

Gateshead Council partnered with a range of voluntary sector organisations to encourage asylum seekers and refugees to come forward for a COVID-19 vaccine. 

Gateshead set up a COVID-19 business compliance team to ensure restrictions and safety guidelines were adhered to and helped local businesses cope with change.

This case study forms part of the What Good Looks Like report on people with a learning disability and autistic people. This co-produced report was commissioned from the Building the Right Support (BTRS) Advisory Group, as part of the wider action plan developed by the Building the Right Support Delivery Board. It has been supported by Partners in Care and Health.

TECHKNOW is an online resource supporting adults with learning disabilities and carers find technology to help them be more independent.

The Gloji Energy programme, initiated in response to persistent obesity rates and amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasises physical and emotional wellbeing for children and their families.

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