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.
How many lives have you improved today?
Check our totaliser to see progress towards our goal of boosting independence for 100,000 people.
May 20, 2019
IMPOWER INDEX: NEW ‘HIGH NEEDS’ MODULE
We have released a new specialist module of the IMPOWER INDEX, which takes an in-depth look at the provision of services for pupils and students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), under the high needs funding system.
May 17, 2019
Mental health is forever, not just for a week
This Mental Health Awareness Week, I reflect on how to deliver the best mental health outcomes possible.
May 15, 2019
With half of all hospital admissions avoidable, discussing demand isn’t optional
Using demand management and behavioural science can delay, reduce or eliminate unnecessary demand, and deliver better outcomes that cost less.
May 15, 2019
Central government finally recognises that service design goes beyond digital…or does it?
While the word 'digital' has been dropped to reflect a new perspective, changes to the new Service Design Standard haven't gone far enough.
May 10, 2019
NEW REPORT: Valuing Care Impact Update
Today we are delighted to launch a short report and video highlighting the impacts of our Valuing Care programme so far.
May 7, 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
ADASS Spring Seminar: 300+ attendees, 6 clear themes
This week’s sixth annual ADASS Spring Seminar is definitely a highlight of the year so far. I reflect on the six themes that ran through the conference.
May 3, 2019
IMPOWER @ ADASS Spring Seminar: what we exposed
Our research into what is driving poorer outcomes at the health and care interface has been featured as the cover story in today's MJ.
May 2, 2019
Four factors that could influence the local elections
My thoughts on what is most likely to influence voters and election outcomes
May 1, 2019
It’s time for public services to talk about girls and gangs
The Children’s Commissioner Anne Longfield announced last week that she was calling for a review into support for female gang members in each local authority area. The highlighting of women and girls involved in crime is timely.
April 29, 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
