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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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Reducing the need for formal care

Luton Borough Council has increased its reablement services, reducing the need for ongoing formal adult social care services and saving £14.5 million over three years.

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Special Educational Needs transport

Coventry City Council has managed demand more effectively and provided a better service for less money by applying behavioural models.

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Using technology to handle emergency responses

Spelthorne Borough Council identified the need to deliver a mobile app to meet customer expectations, improve channel shift and service delivery.

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Retraining health and social care staff

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

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Supporting older adults with complex and multiple needs

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

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People2People service for adult social care

Shropshire Council's ‘People2People' service offers community based solutions to meet customers' needs.

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Online free school meals

Northamptonshire County Council has made savings by making its website for free school meal applications available to other local authorities.

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Reducing unemployment

London Borough of Lewisham's customer insight work showed how fragmented services could be unsatisfactory and frustrating for both residents and council.

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London Borough of Hackney: Promoting independence in older people

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

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Helping people help themselves

Oldham Council's new Early Help service aims to ensure individuals receive support to prevent them needing specialist services.

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