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.
This case study is part of the publication, "Care and Health Career Academies: What good looks like". Care and health career academies are relatively new initiatives, and the national picture is constantly evolving. This project was undertaken to develop a better understanding of care and health career academies in England. It aims to share emerging learning on the development of academies and insights as to what good looks like.
This case study is part of the publication, "Care and Health Career Academies: What good looks like". Care and health career academies are relatively new initiatives, and the national picture is constantly evolving. This project was undertaken to develop a better understanding of care and health career academies in England. It aims to share emerging learning on the development of academies and insights as to what good looks like.
This case study is part of the publication, "Care and Health Career Academies: What good looks like". Care and health career academies are relatively new initiatives, and the national picture is constantly evolving. This project was undertaken to develop a better understanding of care and health career academies in England. It aims to share emerging learning on the development of academies and insights as to what good looks like.
Manchester City Council’s healthy weight strategy follows a life course approach to support Manchester residents to live healthier lifestyles and is comprised of four strands, one of which is physical activity.
Data Inspired Living uses sensors placed in the home to build a picture of someone’s normal routine. If the sensors detect anything abnormal, an alert can be raised and investigated, allowing people to stay in their own homes and retain independence but still have support when needed.
We are proud to say we have heard so many stories from families accessing the Family Toolbox about how the service has completely transformed their quality-of-life outcomes.
Three greenspaces across inner city areas of Bradford were co-designed with local adolescent girls, to enhance the safety and appeal of these spaces. The girls valued their involvement and felt empowered by the process. This way of working influenced other community consultations and will be embedded in local design guides.
The Cheers M’Dears events are so popular, the centre now operates a waiting list for people wishing to join them from other day centres in Oxfordshire, as well as external users.
The Future Female Leaders Programme supports and empowers women above the age of 18 from ethnically diverse communities in and around London to overcome social, educational and economic barriers to diversify and create more coaches and leaders in the sport, health and physical activity sector.
A free 10-week Active Menopause Programme in North West Leicestershire, to support women who are going through perimenopause or menopause and to help them become more physically active.