Enabling public service leaders to grip the challenges of complexity. Better outcomes cost less, and we're proud to help the sector prove it. #EDGEWORK
At @WykeRegisFed in Dorset, a more inclusive approach to #SchoolReadiness is helping meet the needs of children with #SEND.
Using #ValuingSEND has led to:
✅ Smoother transitions
✅ Earlier support
✅ Better family relationships
✅ Fewer specialist escalations
Read more: bit.ly/41jMKvz
From social care to devolution, LGA 2025 raised big questions — and real opportunities. Jeremy Cooper shares a few themes that stayed with us.
Blog here: bit.ly/4kCRcMP#LGAConf25#LocalGov
We were delighted to partner with the District Councils' Network to run a packed fringe session at last week’s Local Government Association Annual Conference.
In the session, our panellists explored key themes from our new co-produced report – The Power of Prevention and Place in New Unitary Councils – and shared insights on the future of adult social care against the backdrop of local government reorganisation.
📖 Read the report: bit.ly/3IAnwCA#LGAConf25#LocalGovernment#AdultSocialCare#Prevention#PlaceLeadership#IMPOWER#DCN
🚀 New report with @districtcouncil out now: The power of prevention and place in new unitary councils.
Launched today with 170 attendees, we explore how reorganisation can reset adult #socialcare.
Read it here 👇
bit.ly/3T51YjG#localgov#SocialCare#LGR
Delighted to sponsor this Award!
Huge congrats to @TelfordWrekin for winning the ‘Delivering Better Outcomes’ award at today’s @MJ_awards 👏
A powerful, survivor-led model for tackling child sexual exploitation.
Also congrats to @BarnetCouncil for being Highly Commended!
#MJAwards2025#BetterOutcomes#localgov
🏆Delivering Better Outcomes: Telford & Wrekin Council @TelfordWrekin
A bold, survivor-led approach to tackling CSE that’s reshaped culture, systems and practice.
Judges called it a standout model for system-wide change — with real, lasting impact. Work worthy of recognition
Our report on children's services with @IMPOWERconsult revealed the number of local authority recruited foster carers has declined yearly since 2019.
This #FosterCareFortnight we continue to argue for a national and local reset into recruitment ⤵️
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Excited for today's MJ Awards! Good luck to all the finalists 🏆
Always inspiring to see the amazing work happening across local government. Proud to be attending and celebrating public service excellence.
bit.ly/MJAwards2025#MJAwards2025#BetterOutcomes#PublicService
Ahead of our SEND Shared Learning Event on 27 June, Cara Corbett shares two case studies showing how Hartlepool schools are driving inclusive practice for children with SEND.
Read more: bit.ly/4kZMlWH#SEND#Inclusion#Education
Bigger isn’t always better in adult #socialcare. As 21 areas plan reorganisation, is scale really the silver bullet?
Later this month we will be publishing a report co-produced with the District Councils' Network — until then, check out our blog: bit.ly/4590yvJ#AdultSocialCare#LocalGov#IMPOWER
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#NHSConfedExpo is next week, will we see you there?
Make sure you come and see us on the exhibition floor at stand A21.
Discover the latest innovations and be part of the conversation shaping the future of health and care:
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In 2 weeks, we’re off to Manchester for NHS ConfedExpo. Amid restructuring & the awaited 10-year plan, it’s a key moment to connect across the system & explore what’s next for healthcare.
Read Oliver Barnes blog: bit.ly/44YoXnQ
We worked with Surrey County council, Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care Board and Surrey and Board NHS Foundation Trust to rethink patient flow in mental health.
No new beds, just better collaboration, shared responsibility, and a shift in mindset. Read our blog to find out more: bit.ly/43tbQcN#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek#MentalHealth#NHS