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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Responding to cost of living challenges: Newham

An interview with Jason Strelitz, Corporate Director for Adults and Health, London Borough of Newham.

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Responding to cost of living challenges: North Yorkshire

An interview with Louise Wallace, Director of Public Health, North Yorkshire Council.

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Responding to cost of living challenges: Swindon

An interview with Professor Steve Maddern, Director of Public Health, Swindon Borough Council.

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Responding to cost of living challenges: Walsall

An interview with Stephen Gunther, Director of Public Health, Walsall Council.

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Gorton, Manchester: Improving public service delivery through co-location and integration

The Gorton Hub provides a one-stop-shop for residents to access a range of health and social care services, employment support and more.

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Halton, Cheshire: A hospital outpatient hub located in a shopping centre

Halton Health Hub allows local residents to arrange appointments for their ophthalmic, audiology and dietetics needs.

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Andover, Hampshire: Health checks at a town centre hub to relieve pressure on NHS services

The Andover Health Hub is a joint venture between Test Valley Borough Council, NHS Hampshire, Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Andover Primary Care Network (PCN), with integrated care at its heart.

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Bedford, Central Beds and Milton Keynes: How the Pandemic Has Driven Innovation

Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and the City of Milton Keynes, have introduced new ways of working by embracing digital technologies and other innovations deployed during the pandemic to improve access to all the services provided from STI testing to contraception.

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Liverpool: Improving Access to Contraceptive Services

Women across Liverpool have easier access to a range of services, including contraception, thanks to a network of clinics, hubs and pharmacies. It has ensured that no woman in the city is more than a 15-minute walk from a contraception service.

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Staffordshire, Stoke and Telford and Wrekin: the Benefits of Joint Tendering and Economies of Scale

Commissioners from Staffordshire, Stoke on Trent and Telford and Wrekin councils worked together to jointly tender for sexual health and HIV services. The move has had a variety of advantages, allowing the three areas to benefit from economies of scale and better partnership working with each other and the provider for the benefit of the patients.

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