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.
The General Election – another missed opportunity for adult social care
Complex systems can be managed if those involved have a shared ambition and are clear on what good outcomes look like.
December 9, 2019
IMPOWER’s Heroes of 2019: 9 December
We have been working with Carol Kelsey, chair of Hertfordshire Parent and Carer Forum, since the summer. We have constantly…
December 9, 2019
IMPOWER’s Heroes of 2019: 6 December
Alec Porter, Service Manager of Bradford’s Independence Advice Hub. Together with his managers and a committed team of advisers,…
December 6, 2019
IMPOWER’s Heroes of 2019: 4 December
Sally Gallop, Team Manager, Norfolk County Council Since July 2018 Sally has worked with her colleagues and the IMPOWER team…
December 4, 2019
Diversity, Inclusion and Leadership
Reflections on the Management Consultancy Association’s event on the Future of Talent, Diversity and Inclusion
December 2, 2019
IMPOWER’s Heroes of 2019: 2 December
The Transformation Team (aka ‘The Transformers’) at Cambridgeshire County Council are relentless in their drive to lead and deliver change…
December 2, 2019
Navigating the complex system of transport demand
Local transport systems help us to stay connected to each other, however, when they are not working well they can negatively impact our health and wellbeing.
November 26, 2019
What does good look like in High Needs?
Last week, we brought together a number of sector leaders to discuss the challenges facing the High Needs system.
November 19, 2019
Which Councils Are Best? 2019
Our new report is out: which councils are in the Top 10 this year?
November 13, 2019
Which councils are best?
Our report examines outcome productivity - the value that councils achieve for every pound that they invest
November 13, 2019
Which councils are best at the NCAS Conference?
I am looking forward to the annual pilgrimage to the National Children and Adult Services Conference taking place from 20-22…
November 13, 2019
Setting Inclusive Ambition: why, who and how?
In my current project with a local authority, I have the privilege of working with professionals across Children’s Services, applying…
November 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.
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
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
