by Samantha Ingamells | Aug 16, 2023 | Children's social care, Local government transformation
Some counties are delivering more for less within children’s social care. There is evidence that working differently can improve outcomes. This year, IMPOWER facilitated a session at the Society of County Treasurers’ Spring Seminar alongside its president, Michael...
by Samantha Ingamells | Dec 19, 2022 | Adult social care, Being IMPOWER, Health
Find out who has inspired me this year…. Nikki Pownall is the System Flow Director in Lincolnshire, and in my opinion has been a hero for the patients and staff here. Through the (large and daily) challenges posed by the current health and social care...
by Samantha Ingamells | Dec 11, 2020 | Being IMPOWER
Find out who has inspired me this year… Vicki is exactly the sort of person you need to successfully deliver positive transformational change in the public sector. She has the rare, but brilliant, blend of value-driven motivation, managerial skills and...
by Samantha Ingamells | Apr 15, 2020 | Children's social care
Covid-19 has presented new safeguarding risks for vulnerable children and families living in our communities. As The Guardian reported last week, child protection referrals have plummeted by more than 50% in some areas of England. The pandemic presents a perfect storm...
