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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Government and NHS integration in Worcestershire County Council

The public health team has contributed to a five year integration strategy bringing together a wide range of adult health and care services. An important public health role is to identify high-risk population groups whose needs impact significantly on both health and social care services, thereby revealing a mutual interest for both NHS and county council to develop integrated improvement and prevention services.

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Public health's role in local government and NHS integration

Public health's role in local government and NHS integration (6 case studies) by the LGA and the Association of Directors of Public Health.

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Using volunteering and incentivising greater community engagement to improve neighbourhoods

Chorley Council has invested in a number of community action activities as part of the consideration of new service models, moving away from a traditional service delivery approach, to an integrated public services model.

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Sexual health commissioning

Norfolk County Council and NHS England's East of England team commissioned an integrated sexual health and HIV service for the county.

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The complete list of customer led transformation case studies.

Common online ‘book and pay' facility

Breckland Council in Norfolk and South Holland District Council in Lincolnshire have a shared management model and have jointly launched a comprehensive transformation programme that includes an important work stream on digitalisation.

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West Sussex County Council: developing a strong narrative

West Sussex County Council, in conjunction with 25 member authorities- has established seven key work streams to reflect their devolved powers and is framing their narrative around them.

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Health - Establishing health and wellbeing boards case studies - BANES

BANES is one of the least deprived authorities in the country, but 20 per cent of the population lives in communities where there is deprivation, shorter life expectancy, increased prevalence of long-term conditions and poorer general health. Reducing this health inequality is an overarching aim of the health and wellbeing board (HWB).

Building an advanced digital infrastructure

Tameside has adopted a ‘thin layer model’ approach which sews together digital infrastructure assets across the city, more rapidly deploying fibre than via traditional methods.

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Making applying for disabled adaptations easier

Braintree District Council focused on how to make essential home adaptations for disabled residents that would improve services to customers and reduce costs.

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