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    Why we need a different approach to children’s social care and health – 4 takeaways from our shared learning event

    Why we need a different approach to children’s social care…

    IMPOWER hosted a shared learning event focussed on how system leaders, practitioners and commissioners can collaborate to better meet the needs of children and families requiring support from Children’s Services.

    by Dominic Luscombe - October 25, 2023
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    Society of County Treasurers’ Spring Seminar: the challenges in children’s social care

    Society of County Treasurers’ Spring Seminar: the…

    Some counties are delivering more for less within children’s social care. There is evidence that working differently can improve outcomes.

    by Samantha Ingamells - August 16, 2023
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    Enhancing NHS winter preparations: a holistic approach for sustainable solutions

    Enhancing NHS winter preparations: a holistic approach for…

    The resilience of the NHS is undeniable. With the right strategies in place, we can navigate through the challenges that winter will bring while providing the best possible care for patients.

    by Michael Wyatt - August 1, 2023
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    Relieving pressure on acute beds and improving outcomes in Lincolnshire

    Relieving pressure on acute beds and improving outcomes in…

    by Chloe Saunders - May 26, 2023
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    We need to go back to basics to enable people to go home from hospital sooner

    We need to go back to basics to enable people to go home…

    We know that the NHS is currently experiencing the most challenging period in its history. With COVID-19 still looming, a…

    by Samantha Woodcock - August 23, 2022
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    Guest blog – Phil Watson: Using Valuing Care to improve outcomes and support for children and young people

    Guest blog – Phil Watson: Using Valuing Care to…

    Many have welcomed an approach which puts the emphasis on their needs, strengths and aspirations in the ‘here and now’ rather than professional discussion of their ‘case history’.

    by Phil Watson - August 8, 2022
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    Three reasons why the NHS and IMPOWER should work hand-in-hand

    Three reasons why the NHS and IMPOWER should work…

    IMPOWER puts frontline staff at the centre of our approach to change - and it is this that makes us stand out when it comes to delivering sustainable change in organisations as complex as the NHS.

    by Charlotte Rochford - July 29, 2022
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    Guest blog – Jenny Coles: The ‘can do’ attitude of Children’s Services

    Guest blog – Jenny Coles: The ‘can do’ attitude of…

    Reflections from IMPOWER’s Shared Learning Event which I recently chaired.

    by Jenny Coles - July 28, 2022
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    How to deal with the uncertainty that local government faces

    How to deal with the uncertainty that local government faces

    Michael Kitts discusses the changes ahead, and how to build more resilient systems.

    by Michael Kitts - July 12, 2022
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    Is Government still set on social care reform by October 2023?

    Is Government still set on social care reform by October…

    Chris Maxsted discusses new policy changes and the implications of the Conservative leadership campaign for social care reforms.

    by Chris Maxsted - July 12, 2022
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    Legal changes to Integrated Care Systems bring both scepticism and opportunity to local leaders

    Legal changes to Integrated Care Systems bring both…

    By stepping back to review what has changed, leaders will be able to identify new opportunities in integrated care systems that could deliver lasting and meaningful change for local citizens.

    by Chris Maxsted - July 4, 2022
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    Strengths-based approaches to tackling loneliness

    Strengths-based approaches to tackling loneliness

    Addressing loneliness through strengths-based approaches, such as social prescribing, independent travel training and befriending services, empower individuals to improve their wellbeing, and become less reliant on health and social care interventions.

    by Freya O'Sullivan - May 10, 2022
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