Which Councils Are Best?
Why introducing a productivity approach in local government would benefit both councils and citizens
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.
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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.
July 16, 2019
Reflections from ADCS 19
I share my reflections on the recent Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) Annual Conference.
July 15, 2019
Which councils are best at supporting children with high needs?
Our Top 10 ranking of councils in relation to high needs has today been published by The MJ.
July 4, 2019
Performance anxiety
I’m really looking forward to attending the LGA conference this week in Bournemouth, I’m particularly looking forward to debates on sector performance. I share my three key learnings about productivity in the public sector.
July 1, 2019
Why we are Valuing Care in Stockton-on-Tees
Martin Gray is Director of Children’s Services at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council has recently signed up with IMPOWER…
July 1, 2019
Time to reassess children’s mental health
Time and again over the past five years, children’s social workers have told me that the insufficiency of children and young people’s mental health support is a crippling factor preventing them getting the best outcomes.
July 1, 2019
Guestblog: Re-imagining value with Valuing Care – a new approach to commissioning
Our aim is to develop an understanding of value for money that is not simply a matter of cost, but a balance of cost, quality and outcomes that best serves the child’s needs.
June 20, 2019
Move over variance, there’s a new ‘V’ on the block
Variance has dominated much of the children’s services narrative for too long now – it’s time to move the debate on to value.
June 17, 2019
No shortcuts to finding out how best to support carers
Supporting carers is essential - but there is no clear national picture of 'what works' to learn from.
June 12, 2019
Guest Blogpost: “Carers are a bedrock of support”
In Peterborough and Cambridgeshire, we are hoping to raise the profile of carers and improve the support we provide to them.
June 11, 2019
The impact of culture and behaviour at the interface of health and care
Today we are releasing a summary of our research findings into what drives poorer outcomes for patients and service users.
June 4, 2019
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.
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
Shining a light Volume 3: Are we valuing care?
Children's services essay collection
November 6, 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
Mission: Possible
How to save £3 billion and promote independence in adult social care
October 4, 2017
Turning the Tide: our latest children’s services report
Our new report shares a wealth of evidence we have gathered on the importance of a preventative approach to children’s services.
September 28, 2017
