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.
Room One was developed as a 'one stop shop' for autistic and neurodivergent adults in the city. Having a strong peer support offer was identified as important, with one to one and group peer support being a key part of service.
South Gloucestershire Council is committed to working with its communities and partners to tackle inequalities in all areas of life. In 2024 the council published a four-year tackling inequalities plan, which sets out a whole-council strategic approach to tackling inequalities in 10 areas of life – including health and wellbeing.
Staffordshire’s ‘quick fix fund’ provides speedy solutions to situations that fall between the gaps of existing services or budgets, and where a small amount of money will make a big difference to someone’s wellbeing This county-wide initiative has been developed in partnership by Staffordshire County Council and eight district and borough councils.
Kent County Council has launched three new initiatives aimed at changing the trajectory of adult care needs and tackling inequalities in coastal communities and among Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities,
The public health team for the London boroughs of Wandsworth and Richmond launched a prevention framework focussed on addressing health inequalities three years ago. By working closely with council colleagues, the public health team has ensured it has had maximum impact
This case study details the journey of two pre-registration MSc occupational therapy students in their final year on a role-emerging leadership placement within Public
Health at Nottinghamshire County Council, specifically working alongside the domestic violence team.
This case study explains how ABLE2 used an occupational therapy-led approach to help people recently discharged from hospital or receiving high levels of care regain independence and reduce their reliance on long-term support.
This case study highlights how West Berkshire Council established a Principal Occupational Therapist (POT) post to provide strategic leadership, enhance workforce development, and strengthen the role of occupational therapy in adult social care, particularly in prevention and integration with health services.
Essex County Council's Principal Occupational Therapist is embedding sensory integration awareness into adult social care assessments to improve participation and independence, with the long-term goal of using this approach to inform preventative work with children and families.