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How to amplify the local government voice within integrated care systems - reflections from LGA 2022

Coproduction, improved listening, and agile career pathways - these are some of the ways local government can work more effectively with the health system, enhancing outcomes, and building a culture of trust and collaboration.

by Impower - June 30, 2022

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IMPOWER shortlisted for two Management Consultancies Association (MCA) Awards

Having our work recognised in this way is highly significant - we are extremely proud of our clients and consultants.

by Impower - May 24, 2022

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Delivering Valuing Home in Dorsetby Impower - May 5, 2022
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Better Outcomes, Better Lives in Manchester

Bernadette Enright from Manchester City Council discusses the impact of the social care improvement plan IMPOWER have been supporting in Manchester.

by Impower - April 29, 2022

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Helping RBKC put communities firstby Impower - February 4, 2022
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Transforming the lives of children with SENDby Impower - December 16, 2021
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Reflections on NHS ConfedExpo 2022

If ‘place’ and ‘place-based working’ is presupposed as a new concept there is a real risk that we lose out on the opportunities that integration affords.

by James Swaffield - June 22, 2022

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Independent Review of Children’s Social Care – 5 reflections

Independent Review of Children’s Social Care – 5…

I reflect on this ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity to reform the system.

by Dominic Luscombe - May 26, 2022

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Reflections from ADASS Spring Seminar 2022

There are many changes facing adult social care but there are four that stand out the most.

by Deborah Crossan - May 12, 2022

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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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There is no ‘right’ model of intermediate care: Start with an honest assessment of your system

There is no ‘right’ model of intermediate care: Start…

Whilst centralised systems enable effective reporting and can build consistency, there are factors that need to be in place to make it work.

by Freya O'Sullivan - May 4, 2022

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Maximising independence for adults in Lincolnshire

by Chloe Saunders - April 26, 2022

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Empowering staff should be a top priority for health system leaders

Empowering staff should be a top priority for health system…

Healthcare staff have shown resilience and flexibility during the most challenging of times. However, they need support from leaders to enable them to continue to deliver this work, and implement innovative strategies that will improve services.