Case studies

Greater Manchester has adopted a whole-system approach towards physical activity led by Greater Manchester Moving. For every £1 invested in community sport and physical activity, £4.38 is generated for economy and society.

Flippin' Pain is a public health initiative addressing attitudes to chronic pain. This initiative delivered many events challenging outdated pain perceptions, empowered individuals through education, and repositioned the narrative to emphasise being active with pain rather than simply managing it.

This case study demonstrates how Energise Me supported community providers to engage people with long-term conditions (LTCs) more effectively.

This case study outlines how moving more was integrated into domiciliary care to support older adults at risk of reduced function, falls and frailty.

Feel Good in the Forest is a social prescribing initiative from Forestry England and Sport England, designed to support people with mild to moderate health conditions through nature-based activities.

Feel Good in the Forest is a social prescribing initiative from Forestry England and Sport England, designed to support people with mild to moderate health conditions through nature-based activities.

In this case study we hear from Exeter City Council. Working with the LGA, the Council utilised the Decision-Making Accountability (DMA) review to reshape their senior leadership and cross-council working.

Cornwall Council has developed an innovative new digital approach to managing its supported housing (adult social care and homelessness), extra care housing, young persons accommodation and care homes.

Calderdale Council are working with Crisis on a new approach to temporary accommodation through their Built for Zero pilot project. The data-led approach to temporary accommodation (TA) is changing the way of working and has resulted in a reduction of numbers of households in TA, as well as a reduction in council spend.