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.
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.
Wirral Borough Council has embedded Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library within Early Childhood Services, leading to improved communication and language outcomes and reduced inequality.
This is a unique, ambitious, and successful partnership between local government and NHS Devon to address issues of reduced dental access and poor oral health.
This case study looks at how a dedicated creative health team within a local authority can support systematic implementation of creative health across council, community, voluntary, health and other partners.
Lambeth Council applied to the National Institute for Health and Care Research for an independent evaluation of Lambeth Made Safer, its ten-year public health and anti-racist strategy to reduce serious youth violence.