Adult Social Care

Launching tomorrow…The EDGEWORK Manifesto

Our new book makes the case for a new approach to public sector leadership and consultancy, and explores the difference between ‘complicated’ and ‘complex’ issues

by Jon Ainger - October 16, 2019

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Local Government and the Rugby World Cup

Those of you who know me well will remember that I was a pretty good footballer in my youth. These…

by Martin Cresswell - October 15, 2019

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The bad behavioural science of more money for local government

The bad behavioural science of more money for local…

More money for local government is good news – as long as the response to it is the right one

by Jeremy Cooper - October 4, 2019

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‘Invaluable’: IMPOWER’s 5th Shared Learning Event on adult social care

‘Invaluable’: IMPOWER’s 5th Shared Learning Event on…

IMPOWER recently held its fifth Shared Learning Event on adult social care, focussing on the subject of transitions between children’s and adult services

by Sarah Hart - September 17, 2019

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‘If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail’

‘If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a…

Too often people are prescribed home care services to meet every possible need. Support needs to be tailored to individually boost independence.

by Geoff Hinkins - September 9, 2019

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Reflecting on the 5 Fast-Forwards for Social Care

Delivering complex adult social care programmes can often feel daunting. Our 5 Fast-Forwards for Social Care helps achieve programme success and system-wide organisational change.

by Ben Evans - September 4, 2019

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Engaging council colleagues beyond ‘the usual suspects’

I share my reflections on Kotter's 8 steps for change in driving transformation to achieve strengths-based practice.

by Fiona Kivett - July 30, 2019

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Is your council getting the most from using a strengths-based approach?

Is your council getting the most from using a…

This article originally appeared in The MJ.Using a strengths-based approach helps people to live more independent lives and enables councils to achieve better outcomes for less.

by Clare Harding - July 30, 2019

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Our new ‘5 Fast-Forwards for Social Care’ report and online checklist

Our new ‘5 Fast-Forwards for Social Care’ report and…

Today we release a new report setting out the 5 shifts that leaders in adult social care need to make to transform the system and deliver a new future.

by Ralph Cook - July 24, 2019

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Public services thought leader, innovator or change enthusiast? Join us at an IMPOWER learning event

Public services thought leader, innovator or change…

At IMPOWER we are committed to helping local authorities deliver better public services. Our learning events convene thought leaders, innovators and enthusiasts from across the sector.

by Geoff Hinkins - July 16, 2019

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