Case studies

Leeds Health and Wellbeing Board understood that building strong and respectful relationships was the key to its effectiveness. With many unknowns regarding the precise role of the board and the influence it would have, the members were conscious that they had to take their time to make sure that they were making the right, considered choices.

Developing a multi-sector workforce for community-based arts in health promotion Summary

Interview with Adrian Watson - former Chief Environmental Health and Licensing Officer, currently on secondment to a joint post between Environmental Health [within Planning and Regulation services] and the council's Performance and Development service.

Wakefield Connecting Care programme, which incorporates the BCF, is a partnership between the CCG and the council, working closely with NHS providers and the voluntary and community sectors.  A key element of the programme is establishing integrated care hubs – care closer to people’s homes through integrated teams based around GP practices.

In 2012, Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council, through its Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB), created a short development programme. It was intended to bring a greater focus and coherence to the work being undertaken across the borough to improve health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities. The programme was designed to:

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Staffordshire Council is developing effective ways to identify pre-school children sufficiently early and to engage their families with effective support, inspiration and practical help.

Junior Fire Fit is an innovative Sportivate project which has multiple benefits, combining fire education and the promotion of healthy living and fitness.

Central to the Taunton Deane Borough Council’s ambition is the priority of economic growth and regeneration of the borough and this is clearly set out in its Corporate Business Plan. This priority is important not only to guarantee the future local economy of the borough but also to address pockets of deprivation and to meet the health and housing needs of an ageing population.

North Warwickshire Borough Council has a lot to be proud of but without a strong corporate narrative to tie its messages together, its story risked being lost.