Case studies

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.

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

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

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?

Essex County Council trialled three new messages to Blue Badge customers to find the most effective way of encouraging them to apply online rather than by post.

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.

Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council increased early payments for council tax received by 10 per cent when it redesigned its reminder notices.

Wirral council carried out a procurement process and streamlined the number of domiciliary care service providers.

A key objective of the LGA's 'Rewiring Public Services' campaign is to transform public services so that they prevent problems instead of just picking up the pieces.