Case studies

The Tri-borough has been investigating the benefits of using mobile technology in adult social care, including the potential to achieve cost savings and encourage more self-sufficiency among residents.

With demand on adult social care constantly increasing the need to recruit and retain carers has never been higher. But how to you attract and keep the best talent in the face of misunderstanding about the sector?

Central Government is promoting the role of staff-led mutuals in the delivery of public services.

A collaborative approach to Helping Older People Remain Independent in their Homes.

Calderdale Council's ‘Gateway to Care' has reduced the number of people needing full social care assessments, making significant savings.

Cheshire West and Chester Council's community budget work, Altogether Better, aims to reduce service duplication, promote integrated service delivery and improve outcomes for residents.

The London Borough of Hackney has delivered a major transformation programme to promote independence.

South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council has saved £2.9 m by reducing the number of older people being admitted to residential care by 30 per cent.

London Borough of Hillingdon is using assistive technology and telecare to enable residents to remain in their homes for as long as possible and enjoy a better quality of life.

Cambridgeshire County Council has changed the culture of its service delivery to co-create services.