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Closing the Gap: equality in pay and pensions, 9 May 2024

Presentations from this event are available now.

"We need to acknowledge capacity and demand are complex" (Part two)

Gareth Jenkins is a partner at Changeology Group. For the past 15 years, Gareth has worked in health and social care both as an NHS employee and external consultant. Changeology have been working with the Better Care Fund (BCF) Support Programme to deliver improvement support in systems. This is the second of a two part blog.

Councillor hub

Refine your leadership skills with our councillor e-learning modules and workbooks, expand your knowledge and networks at our councillor events, and subscribe to our e-bulletins on the policy areas that most interest you.

Summer webinar series: Improving outcomes for autistic people and people with a learning disability

In the summer of 2023, we offered a series of webinars to support Councils and their Integrated Care Board (ICB) partners to assist in their work in improving outcomes with autistic people and people with a learning disability. Following the webinars, a small number of areas were offered access to additional peer to peer development sessions to help them take forward the learning in their area.

Transformation case studies

Our Transformation case studies highlight the notable practice and innovative work in transformation taking place at councils across the country.

Diverse by Design for adult social care

Our Diverse by Design for adult social care workbook sets out 15 elements that we believe are fundamental in helping adult social care organisations to embed fair values, systems, and behaviours.

High streets

High streets and town centres are central to local places. They establish a favourable business environment that entices and promotes businesses, enhances employment opportunities, provides reskilling initiatives and invests in local commerce.