Which Councils Are Best? 2019
Our new report is out: who is achieving better outcomes for people whilst also spending less money?
INSIGHT
Applying EDGEWORK: case studies, reports and publications, IMPOWER INDEX and IMPOWER's blog.
IMPOWER INDEX
The IMPOWER INDEX is a benchmarking tool with a difference - it grades councils on productivity (outcome value per £). Using publicly available data sets and looking at performance through six different lenses, it allows councils to compare performance against other authorities, and drill down into their own data.
At IMPOWER insight leads our approach. Our team regularly publish articles and reports that explore the challenge of delivering better public services.
“Thanks to all public sector and key workers for your support during my self-isolation”
Last week I helped a council work out how to support their residents who are long term self-isolating. What I…
March 25, 2020
COVID-19 guidance: summary of online resources
A summary of online COVID-19 guidance relevant to public services
March 24, 2020
5 common themes from local government’s response to coronavirus
How best to respond to the latest news, guidance and advice on coronavirus whilst knowing that it will all have changed by the time the discussion ends?
March 19, 2020
Guest blogpost for World Social Work Day: Maria Knox, Kirklees
"It is an opportunity to show appreciation to social workers for the difficult and complex work they do, and celebrate social work as a profession."
March 17, 2020
Reflections on CSDG’s ‘Destination Unknown’ SEND report
The Children’s Services Development Group (CSDG) latest report highlights a shocking statistic.
March 10, 2020
Achieving a sustainable High Needs system – it’s all about delivery
Delivering on opportunities to drive earlier intervention is more important than tomorrow's Budget
March 10, 2020
Day in the life of a Director… Ebony Hughes
“What I love about the role is how I get to satisfy my intellectual curiosity and love of insight, working…
March 6, 2020
Day in the life of a Senior Consultant… Amy Long
"It’s a real privilege to work alongside frontline council staff to help them turn their service improvement ideas into a reality."
March 5, 2020
Interview: East Riding’s John Skidmore on System Leadership
After reading The EDGEWORK Manifesto, we asked John Skidmore for his views on system leadership.
March 4, 2020
Which are the highest performing councils in relation to adult social care?
It’s out! The MJ have today published our much-anticipated list of the highest performing councils in relation to adult social care
February 26, 2020
Guest blogpost: How parents added value to Valuing SEND in Herts
In Hertfordshire, IMPOWER’s Valuing SEND programme demonstrated the right values from the outset by involving parents through parent carer forums.
February 18, 2020
Valuing Independence
Boosting independence for 100,000 people by eradicating unnecessary demand in social care.
Valuing Children
Improving the lives of 100,000 children by maximising value and eradicating unnecessary demand in children’s services
Health and Care Interface
By taking a person-centred view, promoting independence and working upstream to provide health and care services, it is possible to deliver better outcomes for less.
Other Topics
Our interests go beyond our key solutions: explore other topics we’ve written about.
Which councils are best?
Our report examines outcome productivity - the value that councils achieve for every pound that they invest
November 13, 2019
5 Fast-Forwards for Social Care
The fundamental shifts leaders in adult social care need to make to transform the system
July 24, 2019
Valuing Care Impact Update
Since February 2018, five councils have used Valuing Care to improve outcomes. This report shares some of the learning.
May 7, 2019
EDGEWORK Series: Primed Performance Management
Develop staff skills, confidence and behaviours to exploit fully the power of performance data
April 11, 2019
Which councils are best?
Why introducing a productivity approach in local government would benefit both councils and citizens
November 22, 2018
EDGEWORK Series: Trajectory Management in Adult Social Care
Delivering and evidencing better outcomes and financial savings
August 9, 2018
The two billion pound question
Is there an opportunity to move from meeting to managing demand? Reframing demand at the health and care interface.
March 15, 2018
Shining a Light (Volume 2)
We are delighted to launch the second volume of our ‘Shining a Light’ essay collection, highlighting some of the key challenges facing children’s services.
October 12, 2017
