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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.

Graphic titled 'Heroes of 2022' featuring Nicky Jones, Lois Grainger, and the Ward 5 team from Manchester Royal Infirmary. The team is pictured wearing medical scrubs and face masks, holding an award certificate, and framed in an ornate gold frame. The background features IMPOWER branding with red and grey geometric design.

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.

Graphic titled “IMPOWER Heroes of 2022” featuring a framed portrait of Dan Baker with a cat, with text identifying him and the Transport Co-ordination and Eligibility Teams, Cornwall Council.

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.

Graphic titled “IMPOWER Heroes of 2022” featuring a framed portrait of Caroline Jackson, with text identifying her as Head of Performance, Lincolnshire County Council.

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...
Graphic of the word 'HOPE' on a light blue background, where the letter 'O' is replaced by a white dandelion blowing in the wind, with several seeds drifting away to the right.

Do social care leaders have hope?

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

Promotional graphic for the National Children and Adult Services Conference 2022, held in Manchester from November 2 to 4. The background is purple with white geometric flower-like design on the left and event text on the right.

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.