Case studies

Joint health and care teams have been established in the West Yorkshire district of Wakefield. The teams work from community hubs, helping keep people out of hospital. 

In Wakefield the council and local NHS have set up a roving vaccination team to work with communities at risk of low uptake.

The Cwm Taf Youth Offending Service has embedded a Trauma and ACEs informed approach to working with children. It has an established prevention team that receives referrals from a number of agencies and services, including self referrals, for children aged 8-17 years. They take a developmental and relationship-based approach, responding to the needs of each individual child and family.

The challenge of the pandemic and lockdown restrictions have led to an innovative approach to children’s mental health from school nurses in Northamptonshire.

Helping children and young people enjoy good emotional health and wellbeing and develop resilience is really important to their overall health and development. Walsall's school nursing service - delivered by school nurses employed by Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust – provides a wide range of support to children and parents through a programme of group sessions, courses and webinars. This case study showcases the important role of school nurses in the education system.

An example of how a council significantly improved its equality impact assessment processes.

A scheme to provide support and advice for Walsall families struggling with the rising cost of living has been launched by Walsall Council.

Our 'Supporting councils with business engagement' report captured learning from councils' contact with businesses over the course of the pandemic and their plans going forward. On example was Walsall Council. The pandemic changed the relationship between the council and the business community for the better.

Walsall’s teenage pregnancy team works hard to keep its schoolaged clients in education. The team liaises closely with teachers to support pupils – and last year helped two-thirds stay in school. This case study is an example of the work that councils are doing to support young parents.

Waltham Forest Council launched a Private Rented Property Licensing Scheme in April 2015, in response to a significant number of landlords being found to provide sub-standard accommodation for tenants, and a high local reliance upon the private sector for housing, with 27 per cent of Waltham Forest households renting privately.