Case studies

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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Blackburn with Darwen Council: making the most of telecare

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has put itself at the forefront of assistive care technology. It uses both monitored and stand-alone devices to help 2,500 people live independently.

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Staffordshire County Council: tapping into the potential of the high street

Staffordshire County Council has been using digital technology to help older people stay independent.

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Delivering adult services differently - Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

The Royal Borough’s ambition, and challenge, is to continue to deliver effective and sustainable adult social care services, which meet residents’ needs, against a backdrop of diminishing financial resources.

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Reducing costs and empowering citizens with help from IBM Watson Health

Tasked with reducing its social services budget by millions of pounds over four years, Harrow Council wanted to expand its My Community ePurse (MCeP) personal budget management solution.

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Helping older people maintain their independence

West Suffolk Council and its partners were keen to better understand each services pressures, targets and objectives for its older residents.

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

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

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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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Making Safeguarding Personal 2013/14 – Case Studies

These case studies illustrate outcome-focused practice in safeguarding adults in line with the Making Safeguarding personal approach.

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