Case Studies Archive | Policy in Practice

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Disability reforms and devolved employment support: What does good look like? Changes to disability benefits are set to affect millions of low income households across the UK. Despite recent government concessions softening the immediate impact, significant changes remain on the horizon, with major implications for councils, NHS services and local support systems.

An increase to Universal Credit and investment in employment support is offset by changes to the health element of Universal Credit, putting additional pressure on already stretched services.

For councils, understanding who will be affected and preparing early will be key to avoiding deepening hardship in their communities.

In response, Policy in Practice is using local level modelling to help councils forecast the financial and social impact of these reforms. By combining granular data analysis with policy expertise, local authorities can prepare for what's coming and act now to support their most vulnerable residents.

In this webinar we will:
- Summarise planned reforms to disability benefits and the government plans for devolved employment support
- Give an overview of past efforts to support people with disabilities into work, and explore what local areas should consider trialling
- Share results from a data led employment support pilot run by Camden Council, widely referenced by other local areas

If you're working in a local authority, the NHS, or wider support services, this session will offer critical insight into a fast moving policy landscape and equip you with the tools to respond proactively and strategically.

Deven Ghelani from Policy in Practice is joined by Jonathan Portes, Professor at Kings and former Chief Economist at DWP and Zoe Tyndall leading an employment support pilot at Camden Council

27/8/2025

10:30am BST

1.3 hours

Missing out 2025: New figures on unclaimed support and how organisations are closing the gap Each year, billions of pounds in financial support go unclaimed by people who are eligible to receive it.

This webinar will share the headline findings from our third annual Missing Out report, including updated figures and key trends from the past year. For the first time, our analysis includes a local breakdown of unclaimed support for each local authority in Great Britain, helping you understand the picture in your area.

Join us to hear from a panel of frontline organisations across sectors who are working to close the gap. From local authorities and advice services to finance, utilities and housing, organisations are having an impact to improve awareness, simplify access and deliver meaningful results for their communities.

We will explore how practical solutions like LIFT and Apply Once are helping to embed this change and support coordinated outreach at scale.

Whether you work in policy, delivery or support, this session will help you understand the scale of the issue, methods that are working to address it and what more can be done.

Join us to:
• Hear new data on the value of unclaimed support across the UK and regionally, and why people miss out
• Discover how different sectors are responding and what impact they’re having
• Find out how tools and funding, including the Crisis and Resilience Fund, are being used to reach people, and hear how you can help close the gap in your sector

24/9/2025

10:30am BST

1.3 hours

Overcoming the data disconnect in safeguarding Too often, vulnerable people are only identified when it is already too late. Safeguarding professionals are forced to make decisions with only part of the picture, as crucial information is spread across disconnected services and systems. This makes it harder to spot risks, see patterns or act early, leading to delayed or inappropriate support.

In this webinar, we’ll explore how councils and safeguarding partners are tackling this challenge by improving the way data is shared and used. You’ll hear about practical approaches to using daily, structured data feeds to inform decisions, identify concerns earlier and support coordinated prevention work across teams.

We’ll also look at real life examples of how better access to safeguarding data is already helping professionals to take timely, more targeted action, and how they are beginning to evidence impact.

22/10/2025

10:30am BST

1.3 hours

Gravesham Borough Council uses LIFT to unlock £572,000 in water bill savings for vulnerable households through Southern Water partnership

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Lambeth Council tackles child poverty by auto enrolling 1,500 students in Free School Meals

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Elite Supported Employment increased participant’s income by over £3,000

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Innovating financial support: how Sovereign Network Group is tackling the cost of living crisis

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Anglian Water improves customer service and first time resolution

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How integration helped British Gas Energy Trust reach those most in need

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How Thames Water is using data to automatically enrol customers in need

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How South West Water used data to tackle water poverty and cut debt

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South Norfolk and Broadland Council streamline support for applications with Better Off Apply

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Disability reforms and devolved employment support: What does good look like?

Gravesham Borough Council uses LIFT to unlock £572,000 in water bill savings for vulnerable households through Southern Water partnership

Lambeth Council tackles child poverty by auto enrolling 1,500 students in Free School Meals

Elite Supported Employment increased participant’s income by over £3,000

Innovating financial support: how Sovereign Network Group is tackling the cost of living crisis

Anglian Water improves customer service and first time resolution

How integration helped British Gas Energy Trust reach those most in need

How Thames Water is using data to automatically enrol customers in need

How South West Water used data to tackle water poverty and cut debt

South Norfolk and Broadland Council streamline support for applications with Better Off Apply

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