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Enhancing NHS winter preparations: a holistic approach for sustainable solutions

The NHS’s winter plan must address staff, infrastructure, and community care capacity to ensure long-term sustainability.

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The power of voices and the children they belong to

It’s time to shift the SEND education narrative, prioritizing children’s voices and family collaboration to shape their learning journey.

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Outcomes spotlight: how Valuing SEND helped Xander

Valuing SEND is empowering practitioners and families to improve support for children with SEND, changing lives like Xander’s.

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The public sector productivity problem

Great discussions at Public Finance Live! Local authorities can drive financial sustainability by improving service outcomes. Let’s connect!

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Reflections on the European Social Services Conference

At the European Social Services Conference, I explored how AI & tech are transforming social care. Let’s connect!

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IMPOWER shortlisted for four Management Consultancies Association (MCA) Awards

Having our work recognised by the MCA is highly significant – we are extremely proud of our clients and consultants.

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Local ambition should fill the gap left by national adult social care policy

Earlier this month, I joined ADASS to discuss influencing government. Despite challenges in data and public sentiment, local leaders can...
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Reflections on ADASS Spring Seminar – delivering sustainable transformation

At ADASS Spring Seminar, we discussed the ingredients for success in social care. Strong local ambition, collaboration, and clear outcomes...
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The future of SEND and Alternative Provision

Westminster Education Forum discussed SEND & Alternative Provision reforms, focusing on exclusions, needs, and mainstream-AP ties.

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Reflections from Valuing Care report launch event with Norfolk County Council

IMPOWER & Norfolk County Council launched a co-produced report on Valuing Care to improve children’s outcomes and needs.