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Six ways to save money quickly and sustainably without cuts

Six quick, sustainable savings ideas for councils—boost demand management, prevention, system interfaces, and more.

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IMPOWER’s Heroes of 2022: Claire Merchant-Jones, Somerset County Council

Claire Merchant-Jones inspires with her dedication to improving SEND services, ensuring timely support for children in Somerset.

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Understanding culture is the first step towards behaviour change

“We do not design solutions for people, but with them”—a key lesson from Nudgestock 2022 on behavioural change impact.

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IMPOWER’s Heroes of 2022: South-West Asylum Care Leavers’ Team, Surrey County Council

Surrey’s South-West Asylum Care Leavers’ team inspires with innovative support for unaccompanied asylum seekers.

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IMPOWER’s Heroes of 2022: Nicky Jones, Lois Grainger & Ward 5, Manchester Royal Infirmary

Nicky Jones and Lois Grainger of Ward 5 inspire with their dedication to increasing patient discharges and supporting recovery.

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IMPOWER’s Heroes of 2022: Dan Baker, Cornwall Council

Dan Baker and the Cornwall Council team inspire with their dedication to sustainable school transport and innovative solutions.

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IMPOWER’s Heroes of 2022: Caroline Jackson, Lincolnshire County Council

Caroline inspires with her leadership, positivity, and vital data insights, driving success across Lincolnshire County Council.

Converting intention into action – how ICSs can embed prevention from the outset

I’ve been working on a report with the County Councils Network on how councils collaborate with Integrated Care Systems (ICSs),...
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IMPOWER Advisor, Mark Owers, shares reflections on NCASC – 2022 and beyond

At NCASC22, I highlighted the urgent need for better understanding of needs, spend, and outcomes to improve local delivery and...
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Why the evolving role of local government and ICSs matter for discharge

We launched our report on the evolving role of county authorities in ICSs, focusing on devolution, partnership working, and the...