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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...
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Do social care leaders have hope?

NCASC 2022 brought hope, uniting social care leaders to join forces, reframe challenges, and drive relentless improvement.

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NCASC 2022 | Three takeaways for Children’s Social Care

Courageous local leadership at NCASC 2022 showed hope—bold action, family support, and collaboration are key to system change.

IMPOWER at NCASC 2022

IMPOWER is proud to headline sponsor NCASC 2022, focusing on co-production, hope, and improving SEND services.

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Rebuilding hope at the National Children and Adult Services Conference (NCASC)

Join us at NCASC 2022 to explore opportunities in the challenges facing adult and children’s services, focusing on hope.

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Using behavioural science to optimise all contact channels in local government

Use behavioural science in public services: know your audience, optimize content, set expectations, and encourage digital.

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Shared learning: when does SEND support become intrusive?

Collaboration between services sparks innovation, like applying adult social care principles to SEND for better long-term support.