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IMPOWER Consulting
@impower.bsky.social
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We help public service leaders to produce lasting, positive change in complex systems using the IMPOWER Index and our unique EDGEWORK® approach.
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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
October 2, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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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
July 14, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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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
July 10, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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📢 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
July 2, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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🚀 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
June 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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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
June 23, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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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
June 20, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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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
June 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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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
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June 4, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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#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
June 4, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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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
May 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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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
May 22, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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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...
May 21, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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#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
May 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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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
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May 14, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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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
May 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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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
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April 30, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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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
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April 29, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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🌩 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
April 23, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Ahead of ADASS Spring Seminar, Alex Fox reflects on strengths based care and bridging the gap in social care

🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4juZlmL
April 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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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
April 16, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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"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
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April 16, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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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
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April 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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#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
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April 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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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
April 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM