In Dorset, a more inclusive approach to #SchoolReadiness is helping meet the needs of children with #SEND. Using #ValuingSEND has led to: ✅ Smoother transitions ✅ Earlier support ✅ Better family relationships ✅ Fewer specialist escalations Read more: bit.ly/41jMKvz

From social care to devolution, LGA 2025 raised big questions — and real opportunities. Jeremy Cooper shares a few themes that stayed with us. Blog here: bit.ly/4kCRcMP #LGAConf25 #LocalGov

Partnered with DCN at the LGA Conference for a packed fringe session on our new report, exploring prevention, place, and the future of adult social care in the context of council reorganisation. Read the report: bit.ly/3IAnwCA #LGAConf25 #LocalGovernment #Prevention #PlaceLeadership #IMPOWER #DCN

📢 IMPOWER will be continuing as part of the REACh consortium delivering the next phase of the @departmentforedu.bsky.social #SEND AP Change Programme until March 2026. Jacqui Dundas at @wakefield.gov.uk reflects on the programme so far & its future: bit.ly/4esHLOt #education #inclusion #DfE

🚀 New report with District Councils' Network out now: The power of prevention and place in new unitary councils. Launched today with 170+ attendees, we explore how reorganisation can reset adult #socialcare. Read it here 👇 bit.ly/3T51YjG #localgov #SocialCare #LGR #DCN

Nicole Samuel reflects on the European Healthcare Design Congress, where @alexfoxshared.bsky.social joined a panel on embedding #transformation in capital programmes. IMPOWER’s 4-stage framework helps close the ‘transformation gap’: impower.co.uk/2025/06/23/b... #healthtransformation #IMPOWER

Huge congrats to Telford & Wrekin Council for winning the ‘Delivering Better Outcomes’ award at today’s #MJAwards 👏 A powerful, survivor-led model for tackling child sexual exploitation. Delighted to sponsor this award for the second year in a row. #MJAwards2025 #BetterOutcomes #LocalGovernment

At #NHSConfedExpo last week, both the Health Secretary and #NHS England CEO highlighted a key issue: £205bn is being spent, but often in the wrong places. Our latest blog explores how small, bold steps can transform the #health system. impower.co.uk/2025/06/20/l... #NeighbourhoodHealth

Excited for today's MJ Awards! Good luck to all the finalists 🏆 Always inspiring to see the amazing work happening across local government. Proud to be attending and celebrating public service excellence. bit.ly/MJAwards2025 #MJAwards2025 #BetterOutcomes #PublicService

Ahead of our SEND Shared Learning Event on 27 June, Cara Corbett shares two case studies showing how Hartlepool schools are driving inclusive practice for children with SEND. Read more: bit.ly/4kZMlWH #SEND #Inclusion #Education

Bigger isn’t always better in adult #socialcare. As 21 areas plan reorganisation, is scale really the silver bullet? Later this month we will be publishing a report co-produced with the District Councils' Network — until then, check out our blog: bit.ly/4590yvJ #AdultSocialCare #LocalGov #IMPOWER

#NHSConfedExpo is next week, will we see you there? Make sure you come and see us on the exhibition floor at stand A21. Discover the latest innovations and be part of the conversation shaping the future of health and care: i.snoball.it/p/G4BbI/t/1

#IMPOWER has achieved Diamond Level for our capabilities as a #localgov #consulting firm by Consultancy.uk 💎 We’re proud to be recognised for our insight, innovation & meaningful #impact. Thanks to our amazing consultants & clients who make this possible! 🙌 www.consultancy.uk/rankings/top...

In 2 weeks, we’re off to Manchester for NHS ConfedExpo. Amid restructuring & the awaited 10-year plan, it’s a key moment to connect across the system & explore what’s next for healthcare. Read Oliver Barnes blog: bit.ly/44YoXnQ

We’re proud that four colleagues have been shortlisted for individual awards at the 2025 MCA Awards! 🎉 A huge congratulations to Dominic Luscombe, Frances Tinsley, James Swaffield & Jessica Holmes. 👉 Read more: impower.co.uk/2025/05/22/i... #MCAAwards2025

IMPOWER's NHP Leadership Roundtable explored how to embed transformation within capital programmes. Delivering better outcomes is not just about infrastructure - it's about rethinking care and delivering lasting change. Great insights via our blog: impower.co.uk/2025/05/21/n...

#SEND provision is under strain & challenges continue to grow - siloed systems & conflicting incentives prevent effective collaboration. We believe that a shared ambition is key to driving meaningful, lasting change. How can we truly deliver better outcomes for children & families? 👇 bit.ly/3GVBdLA

We worked with @surreycc.gov.uk ,Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care Board and Surrey and Board NHS Foundation Trust to rethink patient flow in mental health. No new beds, just better collaboration, shared responsibility, and a shift in mindset. Read our blog to find out more: bit.ly/43tbQcN

Delighted to be a @nhsproviders.bsky.social partner 🤝 Already looking forward to sharing insights in our session at their annual conference in November! #health #coproduction #publicservices

Living it Up get @adass.bsky.social #ADASSSpringSeminar25 off to a flying musical start. Come and find us on our @impower.bsky.social stand and at our seminar Tuesday lunchtime on creating positive change in tough times

We had a great time at the #ADASS Spring Seminar this week! Thanks to all who joined our session on 29 April: "Head and heart: creating rapid change in challenging times". Great energy, real insight, and meaningful discussion. #SocialCare #ADASS2025 #localgov

New in our Future of Healthcare blog, Nene Antonio shares practical insight on what’s needed from NHS CFOs right now. It’s not just about cutting costs; it’s about leading across systems and making smarter choices that stick. Read more: bit.ly/4d4WfUg #NHS #Health #FutureofHealthcare

Team IMPOWER is at ADASS Spring Seminar this week for the largest annual gathering of adult #socialcare leaders. Pop by our stand for a chat if you are there, and join our workshop today at 1.05pm! #ADASS #adultsocialcare #localgov

🌩 Driving system-wide change in health & care 🌩 Leadership, culture & data aligned = real impact. The Northern Care Alliance’s #DKAfH programme shows how empowering teams & co-production can transform discharge pathways. 🔗 bit.ly/3GhqLOq #Health #IntegratedCare #NHS

Ahead of ADASS Spring Seminar, Alex Fox reflects on strengths based care and bridging the gap in social care 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4juZlmL

In our latest blog, Su Gordon-Graham explores a big question: ICBs are key to NHS reform, but can they lead change while cutting costs? We look at how strategic commissioning can drive smarter, localised care in challenging times. 👉 Read more: bit.ly/42wtElT #StrategicCommissioning

"Samuel’s story is a perfect example of how Valuing SEND is making a difference. Thanks to Katie at Loxley Forest School Nursery, he’s grown in confidence, is now using Makaton to communicate, and is joining in with his peers. This is what co-production and listening looks like" #ValuingSEND

Proud to support Northamptonshire Children’s Trust on its #CircleToSuccess journey. Olivia Ives shares how a needs-led approach, #ValuingCare & closer provider links are reshaping care: £10.5m saved & children in homes that meet their needs. Read more: bit.ly/3EmrRrl #ValuingCare #ChildrenInCare

#MentalHealth services face rising demand & shrinking budgets. In our Healthcare blog, colleagues share how improving inpatient flow for one #NHS client led to: ✅ 45% fewer people waiting for a bed ✅ £4.1k saved per admission ✅ 5.5 days shorter average stay Read more: bit.ly/4cr3O7m

A smarter way to plan school transport in 4 steps: 1️⃣ Know demand & cost 2️⃣ Map needs 3️⃣ Offer flexible options 4️⃣ Support change Sustainable, cost-effective, and built to last. 🔗 bit.ly/3DUO8wt

Acute trusts face growing challenges in patient flow, outcomes, and staffing. Sustainable change starts with people—how do we empower frontline staff to drive real improvements in care? Read more: bit.ly/42rzGoQ #NHS #AcuteTrusts #Healthcare

Through our #ValuingSEND approach, we’ve supported Xander, a child with complex needs, to improve behaviour and communication. By working with his family and nursery staff, we’ve set him up for success as he transitions to mainstream school. To find out more: bit.ly/4aiUa5E #ValuingSEND #SEND

We specialise in managing change and especially in complex systems to drive better outcomes and financial sustainability. Co-producing with those who have a lived experience is vital for success. Read how some councils are driving change in the transition to adulthood space. bit.ly/4105ujY #ADASS

Local Gov. Reforms will reshape councils – but what about hashtag#adultsocialcare? With the system in crisis, reorganisation must go beyond structures to focus on real change. The key? Community-led solutions and co-production. 🏡👥 Find out more: bit.ly/3FtUFym #SocialCare #LocalGovReform

The theme of #IWD2025 is #AccelerateAction a reminder that gender equality takes commitment and action. We’re proud to foster an inclusive workplace where women thrive. This week, our IWD2025 forum explores how we keep progressing. Let’s keep pushing forward and accelerating action. #EquityInAction

To mark International Women’s Day, we held our annual IWD themed 'Lunchtime Listening Club' on Friday. 💜 Colleagues across the business submitted songs from female artists, comprising an epic playlist: 🎵 bit.ly/4ihkoIR 🎵 bit.ly/4isJRis

This week is #CroydonFosteringWeek 👩‍👩‍👦, highlighting the incredible impact #fostering can have on the lives of #children & #youngpeople. As a strategic partner for Croydon Council, we support efforts to strengthen local fostering services. Interested in fostering? Get in touch with Croydon today!⭐

The ‘devolution revolution’ happening in #localgovernment has the potential to fundamentally change how the interface between #councils and #health work in practice. @jeremycooper.bsky.social explores the risks & opportunities for #IntegratedCareSystems in latest blog: bit.ly/3QzqpV9

ADASS president @mel-williams.bsky.social reflects on the support available for children & young people when transitioning to adult #socialcare, as covered in our co-produced 'Preparing for Adulthood' report launched at #NCASC2024 ⬇ Download the report here: bit.ly/3EpVQOI

1% productivity gain in #socialcare & #SEND will dwarf savings from #localgovernment reorganisation. Distraction is a huge risk. But there's an opportunity to think creatively about what reorg. could mean for core services. @marklloydcbe.bsky.social & Jeremy Cooper share insights: bit.ly/3ED9tdC

The #publicsector must rethink the relationships between systems and build on existing architecture & services to realise the potential of #NeighbourhoodHealth. Oliver Barnes shares two recommendations: bit.ly/41d8p9h #health #publicsector

Dorset Council is rethinking school readiness! Using #ValuingSEND, Dorset helps children with #SEND thrive by:✅Mapping needs ✅Supporting schools ✅Building family confidence Amanda Davis: “Some children will now experience years in mainstream with support.” Read more: bit.ly/4hnjytf #EarlyYears

Learn how a person-centred approach is driving positive change in the transition to the adulthood in our latest report. Read more: bit.ly/4105ujY #LocalGovernment #transitions #childrensservices #SEND #adultsocialcare

Recent @hsj.co.uk findings highlight the urgency of taking a one system approach to: 1. Meet needs of children/young people 2. Address funding gap in community paediatric services with ^ levels of demand We set out to tackle this complex issue in latest blog: bit.ly/4h2oqUN

Read our recent County Councils Network Bulletin to understand how to adopt a one system approach for managing the travel to school challenge. bit.ly/4ginw5p #traveltoschool #SEND #localgovernment #place #CCN

Our latest podcast with LGC focuses on Manchester's Better Outcomes Better Lives programme which has led to: ✔ Better outcomes for residents ✔ CQC rating of 'Outstanding' for Central Reablement Services ✔ Significant cost avoidance Listen now 🔉 bit.ly/4hHNCQC #health #socialcare #localgovernment

#Devolution White Paper has set a clear direction that we will be replacing one type of two-tier #localgovernment with another. @marklloydcbe.bsky.social shares insights from his council & @local.gov.uk leadership experience & what we can expect from reform: bit.ly/40IegSj