

Getting Britain Working relies on integrating work and health – but we need to go even further than that.
Cat Moore and Ross Murray say that health related barriers to employment often sit alongside other issues – from childcare to housing –...
Ross Murray
Mar 193 min read


Changing the Culture: a new approach to supporting children with neurodivergence
Matt Carter discusses a new early intervention and support-led model for neurodivergent children and young people, driven by true system...
Matt Carter
Feb 263 min read


Will 2025 deliver its promise of change in public services?
In 2025 public services are poised for significant reform, driven by a government eager to address longstanding issues and improve...
John Copps
Jan 106 min read


Case study: DWP and DHSC's WorkWell Programme
Client: Department for Work and Pensions and the Department of Health and Social Care, working with 15 ICBs in England  Date:  May 2024...
Mutual Ventures
Jan 62 min read


Looking to the other side of the world: what UK public services can learn from New Zealand
Kate Copeland, our resident Kiwi, argues that public services in the UK can learn from what works in New Zealand – including how leaders...
Kate Copeland
Dec 18, 20243 min read


Let's talk place: a collaborative solution to delayed discharges
An NHS fit for the future has been unveiled as one of the government's six national missions. In this article, Sophie Coles considers a...
Sophie Coles
Dec 11, 20244 min read


We can't tackle economic inactivity without joined-up work and health services
Today sees the publication of the government's plan to 'Get Britain Working' and tackle economic inactivity among the working age...
John Copps
Nov 26, 20244 min read


From illness to employment: a person-centred approach to supporting people back into work
One of the UK’s biggest challenges is the number of people who are economically inactive due to ill health. Hannah Szczepanski argues...
Hannah Szczepanski
Oct 31, 20244 min read

Radical Reformers ep.83: Violence Reduction with Martin P Griffiths, CBE, Trauma Surgeon at Barts Health NHS Trust and Clinical Director of Violence Reduction at NHS London
In this episode of Radical Reformers, I welcomed Martin P Griffiths, CBE, Trauma Surgeon at Barts Health NHS Trust and Clinical Director...
Andrew Laird
Oct 24, 20241 min read


Towards a 'whole government' approach to health
The health of the nation doesn't just rely on what the NHS does - it requires a wider view of our lives at home and work, and the public...
John Copps
Oct 22, 20243 min read


Supporting health needs to get people back to work - MV welcomes the launch of WorkWell pilots
MV welcomes the launch of 15 new WorkWell services, supporting people to get back to work. Today sees the launch of 15 new local services...
Mutual Ventures
Oct 1, 20242 min read


Case Study: North East Lincolnshire Health and Care Partnership - Place Leadership Support
Client: Â North East Lincolnshire Health and Care Partnership Date: Â April to August 2024 Challenges faced by the client: North East...
Mutual Ventures
Sep 30, 20242 min read

Radical Reformers ep.80: Supporting people who are having a tough time with Mark Simms, Chief Executive,P3 Group
This episode is with Mark Simms, the Chief Executive of the P3 Group. He describes P3 as an organisation that supports people who are...
Andrew Laird
Sep 11, 20241 min read

Radical Reformers ep.79: Radical Place Leadership with Simon Beeton, Chief Executive, Navigo Health and Care CIC
This episode is with Simon Beeton, the Chief Executive of Navigo Health and Social Care CIC, a mental health and wellbeing provider in...
Andrew Laird
Aug 29, 20241 min read


Case Study: North East London NHS Foundation Trust
Clients: North East London NHS Foundation Trust  Date:  June 2022 – March 2024  Challenges faced by the client :  North East London...
Mutual Ventures
Aug 28, 20243 min read


Case study: Barnsley Healthcare Federation & South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Clients:  Barnsley Healthcare Federation & South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Date:  August 2021 – July 2024  ...
Mutual Ventures
Aug 26, 20243 min read

Radical Reformers ep.78: The changing role of the council Chief Executive with Donna Hall and Stephen Young
This episode is all about the changing role of the council Chief Executive - and it certainly is changing!  The financial pressures on...
Andrew Laird
Aug 14, 20241 min read


A prescription for prevention: what has the new government promised?
The incoming Labour government has called for a 'revolution in prevention'. John Copps looks at what this means for healthcare services...
John Copps
Jul 23, 20243 min read

Radical Reformers ep.76: City Turnaround with Tom Riordan
This episode is with Tom Riordan. Tom is a legend in public service circles. He's been the Chief Executive of Leeds Council for 14 years,...
Andrew Laird
Jul 17, 20241 min read


How might cooperative principles inform a model of Primary Care for the future?
The traditional GP practice is under pressure from rising demand, a shortage of GPs and the preferences of a new generation of doctors....
John Copps
Jun 11, 20244 min read