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25 Jan 2024
When you’re in financial difficulties it’s important to be able to easily access the help you need, this is how Derbyshire County Council increased the quality of their referrals and worked with @CitizensAdvice by watching the video below:
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3 Jan 2024
It’s essential that victims of domestic abuse are able to access the help they need. Watch the video below to find out how Kent County Council encouraged requests for assistance by 3.6%, helping more vulnerable people in need.
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8 Dec 2023
Our transformation matching service seeks to match councils who wish to learn from what good looks like in other councils’ transformation activities. Find out more by visiting the page below 👇
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17 Oct 2023
Late diagnosis of bowel cancer was a growing problem for residents in Lincolnshire. So, the county council utilised behavioural insights to encourage people to use preventative screening services. Watch the video below to find out how they achieved this 👇
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18 Sep 2023
Assistive technology (AT) can be used to help people live safely and independently at home but not everyone understands what AT is. Knowsley Council briefed health and social care staff and gave them leaflets to promote AT, to see how this increased take up watch the video below:
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22 Aug 2023
A consortium of councils in North East London wanted to increase the amount of people accessing NHS health checks. To find out how they increased attendance by 20%, in some groups click the link below. 👇
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17 Jul 2023
No one likes seeing rubbish on their coastal walk, which is why New Forest District Council took action to stop people littering. Watch the video below to find out how they were able to use behavioural insights to decrease litter in some areas by 29%!
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28 Jun 2023
6 councils in Yorkshire and Humber joined forces to get residents to opt for active travel over their cars, with the aim of improving health and reducing emissions. Click below to find out the impact of encouraging drivers to set healthy and green goals.
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14 Jun 2023
Today we're launching our new sector support programme – featuring a huge range of councillor & officer development opportunities & enhanced post-election & governance support – to help local authorities deliver the improvement & change they want to see👇
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22 May 2023
We should all be aware of our sugar intake but it may not be our first thought when we reach for a drink. Liverpool City Council sought to change this by introducing these signs to draw attention to sugary drinks, to see the results click the link below:
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18 Apr 2023
The London Borough of Havering were looking for a way to save money and reduce household waste. To see how they increased the number of residents filling up two or less bags of rubbish a week, equating to an estimated annual saving of £262,000, watch the video below 👇
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13 Apr 2023
Last month over 400 people attended our behavioural insights webinar, which gave an overview of 3 trials on the topic of tackling post pandemic challenges and the cost-of-living. To find out more about these trials click the link below.👇
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20 Mar 2023
Every month we’ll be showcasing the impact of some of our Behavioural Insights trials, as well as how you can try them in your area. First off, take a peek with our results video:
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LGA Productivity retweeted
14 Mar 2023
Join our behavioural insights webinar at 11.00am today to learn how councils are using behavioural insights to tackle key challenges including the cost of living, reducing energy consumption & improving young people's mental health.
Register at lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/f…
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LGA Productivity retweeted
13 Mar 2023
Can councils use behavioural insights to reduce vehicle idling?🚗
Our Nudges for Social Good podcast explores how @Merton_Council worked with @B_I_Tweets to shape a message to get drivers to switch off their engines & improve air quality.
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7 Mar 2023
We're in Leeds for our National Construction Conference with speakers from @cabinetofficeuk & industry to discuss how councils are best positioned to lead local approaches to achieving net zero & green growth.
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2 Mar 2023
There's still time to sign up for our Behavioural Insights programme webinar!
This webinar features councils that have used behavioural change techniques to tackle key issues, including post pandemic challenges and the cost-of-living.
Sign up here:
lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/f…
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28 Feb 2023
In the latest episode of our behavioural insights podcast Nudges for Social Good, Katie Brunger shares how @NewhamLondon is using targeted support to encourage residents to make payments to tackle their debt arrears.
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31 Jan 2023
In the latest episode of our Nudges for Social Good #behaviouralinsights podcast, @WirralCouncil's Nicola Jones & Rory McGill share insights from their successful 'Community Champions' programme.
Listen or access the transcript at local.gov.uk/our-support/beh…
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LGA Productivity retweeted
18 Jan 2023
Applications are now open to councils (and organisations working with them) to be part of our Innovation Zone at the LGA Annual Conference in Bournemouth (4–6 July 2023).
Applications will close on 27 February – find out more or apply now! 👇
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