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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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Designing retention through professional identity, workflow and leadership in Richmond and Wandsworth

This case study, which part of the resource What good looks like in the retention of regulated professionals, demonstrates how professional leadership and service redesign reinforce role clarity and retention across practice and system levels in Richmond and Wandsworth.

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Growing and retaining social workers through apprenticeships and a trainee pod model in Gateshead Council

This case study, which forms part of the resource, What good looks like in the retention of regulated professionals, illustrates system-level leadership alignment across organisations, creating consistency, clarity and confidence for practitioners in Gateshead.

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West Northamptonshire Council: Physiotherapy in adult social care

This case study, which forms part of the resource, What good looks like in the retention of regulated professionals, highlights the impact of trusted, values-led leadership on long-term commitment, autonomy and professional confidence in Manchester.

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How everyday leadership, learning culture and workload decisions can strengthen retention under sustained system pressure

These anonymised examples are drawn from practice within a single local authority and are fully anonymised to focus on learning rather than location. This case study is part of the resource, What good looks like in the retention of regulated professionals.

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Registered nurses in a local authority care home

This case study, which forms part of the resource, What good looks like in the retention of regulated professionals, demonstrates leadership through trust-based management, professional autonomy and visible senior support that enables nurses to exercise judgement confidently.

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Centre for Mental Health: Supporting ‘Mentally Healthier Councils’ and their communities

Centre for Mental Health works with councils across England to support local action to boost mental health and share learning nationwide.

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Transforming the nation’s mental health through the power of sport

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.

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NHS University Plymouth Hospital physiotherapy collaboration with Plymouth Active

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.

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A shared vision for health and physical activity: Burnley's Limitless Cycling and Active Hive

Several local partners came together to provide the community of Burnley and Padiham with accessible and inclusive physical activity.

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