Insights

by Impower - November 28, 2023

Reports & Publications

New Intermediate Care report

We have emerged from Covid needing to support higher numbers of people, in the context of ever straightened financial circumstances.

by Impower - October 10, 2023

News

IMPOWER receives MCA award for Performance Improvement in the Public Sector

Shortlisted for four Management Consultancies Association (MCA) awards, IMPOWER received the ‘Performance Improvement in the Public Sector’ award for their work in Lincolnshire.

by Impower - September 28, 2023

Talking about money – unprecedented budget challenges in local government

The number of authorities reporting severe pressures has been really striking. The good news is there are proven, well-evidenced approaches which get to the heart of spending.

by Impower - August 29, 2023

Reports & Publications

High Needs Impact Report 2023

by Impower - May 22, 2023

Case Study
Relieving pressure on acute beds and improving outcomes in Lincolnshireby Impower - May 26, 2023
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Case Study
Embedding a “home first” ethos for patients in Manchester and Traffordby Impower - May 26, 2023
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News

IMPOWER shortlisted for four Management Consultancies Association (MCA) Awards

Having our work recognised by the MCA is highly significant - we are extremely proud of our clients and consultants.

by Impower - May 11, 2023

Reflections on ADASS Spring Seminar – delivering sustainable transformation

The consensus from our workshop about the ingredients required to deliver on ambition for social care was clear.

Blog
Is Government's plan enough to truely 'put people at the heart of care'?by Impower - April 5, 2023
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by Impower - April 5, 2023

Hewitt review: the case for ‘glaziers’

We are pleased to see three key themes coming through loud and clear in the Hewitt Review.

Blog
IMPOWER's panel session in celebration of International Women's Day 2023by Impower - March 8, 2023
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Blog
Celebrating LGBT+ History Month with pride at IMPOWERby Impower - March 7, 2023
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Blog
Why the evolving role of local government and ICSs matter for dischargeby Impower - November 21, 2022
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by Impower - October 18, 2022

Rebuilding hope at the National Children and Adult Services Conference (NCASC)

Join us to find the opportunities amongst the challenges facing the sector

by Impower - June 30, 2022

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.

Case Study
Delivering Valuing Home in Dorsetby Impower - May 5, 2022
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by Impower - April 29, 2022

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.

Case Study
Helping RBKC put communities firstby Impower - February 4, 2022
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by Jeremy Cooper - October 2, 2018

Needs and strengths, not risks and problems – improving life chances for children in care

Needs and strengths, not risks and problems – improving…

The sector needs to capture and respond to the specific needs and strengths of children in order to improve outcomes

Keeping local government on the agenda at Conservative Party…

I was delighted to be part of a fascinating fringe session at the Conservative party conference last night, which asked…

by Vanessa Reeve - September 26, 2018

Integrated care: 5 things I learned last week

At an event I attended last week, the King’s Fund released their findings on the development of Integrated Care Systems…

by Leo Jones - September 4, 2018

Debating public services at Labour Party Conference

I spent yesterday at the Labour Party conference, to take part in an important panel discussion on local government. It…

Reflections on my year as a Deputy Director of Children’s…

As a consultant, every council I have worked with has battled the same Gordian knot on senior management and leadership.

by Leo Jones - September 4, 2018

Reflections on my year as a Deputy Director of Children’s Services: The need to Stop, Collaborate and Listen

Reflections on my year as a Deputy Director of Children’s…

Working at a senior level in local government showed me that the need for coordination, integration and collaboration across the council is more important than ever.