Wellbeing

Chief executive of Stroud DC Kathy O’Leary says the council is doing more to address the challenges and opportunities reorganisation presents for its staff, and she is sponsoring a countywide progr...

SOCIAL CARE

Beyond the safety net: Embedding prevention at the core of social care reform

By Tom Stannard | 20 March 2026

If we are serious about building sustainable public services and improving outcomes for our commu...

HEALTH

Turbo-charging neighbourhood health

By Nick Kemp | 04 March 2026

Cllr Nick Kemp says three fundamental shifts are needed in order to get serious about neighbourho...

HEALTH

Digital Health Tools: Supporting Healthier Communities at Scale

By Joseph Rham | 26 February 2026

GLL’s Joseph Rham explores how the use of digital platforms is leading to measurable improvements...

Prevention first: Why food insecurity must be addressed before crisis hits

By Vic Harper | 09 February 2026

Prevention is the only way to reduce the hardship caused by food insecurity at scale and support ...

LEADERSHIP

We must hold onto place-based leadership

By Maxine O'Mahony | 30 January 2026

Maxine O’Mahony says: 'We must preserve place-based leadership, visible presence, trusted relatio...

HEALTH

The NHS 10 Year Plan: Why listening at scale matters for local government

By Ruth Cousens | 28 January 2026

Ruth Cousens outlines what 250,000 voices reveal about prevention, place and the future role of c...

REORGANISATION

The needs of people rather than maps are what most deserve our attention

By Pam Parkes | 09 December 2025

Pam Parkes fears structures are being locked into reorganisation without factoring in workforce c...

LIBRARIES

Counting the measurable impact of libraries

By James Pearson | 20 November 2025

James Pearson explains how the South East regional network of Libraries Connected used Treasury-a...

WORKFORCE

Shining a light on mental health

By Jessica Mullinger | 16 October 2025

Wellbeing is not a luxury, it is core to a healthy organisation. Jessica Mullinger looks at some ...

HEALTH

From African drumming to library sessions: getting communities fit for the future

By Jem Hai | 19 September 2025

With the NHS publishing its 10-year plan back in July, Jem Hai shares the learning from The Young...