Ruth Luscombe shares 3 priorities for leaders to focus on if prevention is to move from ambition to reality:
1️⃣ Creating a clear & shared local narrative
2️⃣ Strengthening intelligence & partnerships
3️⃣ Investing in delivery capabilities that connect insight to action
Read more: tinyurl.com/ybh6z9he
16.01.2026 16:02 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Identifying new opportunities to improve outcomes and save money in Manchester | IMPOWER
Thrilled that @financialtimes.com has ft. @Manchester’s #HospitalAtHome model.
Proud to have supported the trust & partners to shift acute care into people’s homes:
✅ 35% reduction in readmission rates
✅ 11% reduction in rate of mortality
✅ £1.1m financial benefit
Read more: tinyurl.com/49kdeu52
05.01.2026 14:38 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
@mel-williams.bsky.social and Sarah McClinton, both past Presidents of ADASS, join @impower.bsky.social
for a session on how councils can replace siloed services with a more inclusive, lifelong approach to supporting young people into adulthood.
#ncasc25
26.11.2025 14:42 — 👍 19 🔁 6 💬 2 📌 0
A fantastic two days in Manchester for the @nhsproviders.bsky.social annual conference. IMPOWER's James Swaffield shares reflections from our panel session in latest blog: bit.ly/4oFVN3K
13.11.2025 17:02 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Image of panellists and delegates at this year's Annual Conference and Exhibition Breakfast session, featuring IMPOWER.
Image of panellists and delegates at this year's Annual Conference and Exhibition Breakfast session, featuring York University with The Health Foundation.
Who's ready for day two?
We're kickstarting with two brilliant sessions from @impower.bsky.social and @yorkuniversity.bsky.social with @healthfoundation.bsky.social, exploring how integrated neighbourhood care and management innovation are shaping a more effective NHS.
#NHSP25
12.11.2025 08:58 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
Strengths-based approaches often miss the mark. Systems focus too much on what people already do, not what they could achieve.
@alexfoxshared.bsky.social explores the cultural shift needed to enable independence & build sustainable support systems. 👉 bit.ly/4nSInAo
02.10.2025 11:46 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
How Valuing SEND can support school readiness for children with complex needs in Dorset | IMPOWER
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
01.08.2025 14:27 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
14.07.2025 14:40 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
10.07.2025 11:12 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
📢 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
02.07.2025 09:43 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🚀 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
23.06.2025 16:10 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
23.06.2025 11:49 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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
20.06.2025 17:05 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
20.06.2025 16:55 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Home - The MJ Achievement Awards
Join the prestigious MJ Awards 2025 and honour outstanding achievements in local government. Discover award categories, past winners, and how to enter.
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
20.06.2025 11:02 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
10.06.2025 14:28 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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
04.06.2025 13:40 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
#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
04.06.2025 09:16 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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#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...
02.06.2025 11:44 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
28.05.2025 15:10 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
22.05.2025 13:44 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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...
21.05.2025 14:40 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
#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
15.05.2025 16:26 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A stethoscope shaped around a pink paper cut out of a human head with green plants growing from the top, symbolising mental health and well-being, on a blue background.
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
14.05.2025 15:47 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
07.05.2025 11:18 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
28.04.2025 09:28 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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
02.05.2025 15:07 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
"Blurry hospital corridor with medical staff and patients walking; overlaid text reads: 'The Future of Healthcare Delivery – Delivering 2025/26 Cost Improvements'"
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
30.04.2025 11:32 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A small group of professionally dressed individuals engage in conversation at an indoor exhibition booth. The booth belongs to "IMPOWER," which displays a large turquoise backdrop with text promoting public sector improvement and better societal outcomes. Promotional brochures are arranged on a stand, and branded materials sit atop a small counter. The space features a brick wall, modern lighting, and signage indicating the venue is the “Rosewood” area of a conference or hotel setting.
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
29.04.2025 09:35 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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