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.
To reduce the injuries that young children from the most disadvantaged families suffer at home, a University of Nottingham research team worked closely with Nottingham’s Small Steps Big Changes team, children’s public health 0-19 nursing services, children’s centre staff, family mentors and parents to develop, deliver and measure the impact of the innovative Stay One Step Ahead programme.
These four case studies identify how barriers can be broken down by addressing cultural expectations and outcomes in systems, by focusing on partnerships, including strong delivery partnerships, by focusing on standards and expectations and by focusing on relationships that make everybody feel a part of something.
In Greater Manchester, system leaders are committed to making a difference in the experience of dementia and delirium. Dementia United is Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership’s programme for dementia which also includes the Delirium Programme.
These case studies relate to High Impact Change Area A of the High Impact Change Model: Improving the timely and effective discharge of people with dementia and delirium into the community.
These case studies relate to High Impact Change Area B of the High Impact Change Model: Improving the timely and effective discharge of people with dementia and delirium into the community.