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.
PREP-WELL was the UK's first comprehensive community-based prehabilitation programme, preparing patients for major surgery through coordinated lifestyle support.
Olivia has a severe learning disability, very low muscle tone and loose ligaments throughout her body. At National Star (placement funded by Warwickshire County Council), Olivia, became more active.
All Move in Erewash (AMiE) is a collaborative initiative to make everyday movement more accessible and fair for adults living with a limiting illness, long-term condition, or disability.
Get Out Get Active (GOGA) is a UK-wide programme led by Activity Alliance, designed to bring disabled and non-disabled people together through physical activity.
Oxfordshire’s ‘Whole Systems Approach to Physical Activity’ (WSAPA) provides an evidence-based approach to tackling physical inactivity and health inequalities through interventions delivered in partnership with district councils across Oxfordshire.
Sport in Mind is a charity dedicated to improving the lives of anyone experiencing mental health challenges across the UK, including those with disabilities and long-term health conditions, through sport and physical activity.
The NHS Hip and Knee Physiotherapy Team have now begun operating from Plymouth Life Centre twice a week for the foreseeable future, supporting up to 30 patients per day.
In Spring 2025, Plymouth Active - Plymouth City Council’s in-house-run leisure centre - launched a collaboration with Parkinson’s UK to provide free swimming and Good Boost sessions for individuals living with Parkinson’s.