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.

Abstract representation of a network of people connected by glowing lines and nodes, symbolizing communication, social networks, or data sharing, with a warm and futuristic lighting effect.
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.
"Blurry hospital corridor with medical staff and patients walking; overlaid text reads: 'The Future of Healthcare Delivery – Delivering 2025/26 Cost Improvements'"
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.
"Illustration of a faceless person with short dark blue hair and a lime green shirt, set against a light green circular background."
A young girl with braided hair sits on a grey couch holding a white teddy bear, smiling during a session with a female professional who is holding a clipboard. The background shows shelves with colourful toys, suggesting a child-friendly therapy or counselling setting.
"Blurred hospital corridor with staff and patients walking. Overlaid text reads: 'The Future of Healthcare Delivery – Mental Health Outcomes".
Blurred hospital hallway with people walking, overlaid with a blue-green tint. Bold text in the foreground reads 'THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE DELIVERY' and 'WHAT IT MEANS FOR ACUTE TRUSTS' in a mix of dark blue and white fonts.
A graphic with a magenta background featuring a quote from Geoff Hinkins, Delivery Director at IMPOWER Consulting. The quote discusses a report that brings together people with lived experience, leaders, and practitioners to explore successes and gaps in preparing young people, particularly those with complex needs, for adulthood. The words 'prepare young people' are bolded. In the top right corner, there is a partially transparent blue-tinted image of a young girl with Down syndrome interacting with a peer. At the bottom left, there is a black-and-white headshot of Geoff Hinkins, along with his name and title. The IMPOWER logo is displayed in the bottom right corner.
Graphic with a city skyline in the background and a tree-filled residential area in the foreground. Overlaid text reads: 'Local Government Reorganisation – Impact on Adult Social Care' in bold white and teal letters.
Screenshot of a virtual meeting on Microsoft Teams, showing a group of people participating in an International Women's Day event. The participants, a diverse mix of individuals, are raising their fists in a gesture of empowerment. Some have their cameras on, while others have profile pictures displayed.
A promotional graphic for Croydon Fostering Week, featuring a young child with curly hair, wearing a superhero cape and a pink mask, smiling and holding the mask up to their face. The background is bright turquoise. The text reads: 'We Support Croydon Fostering Week' in bold purple, followed by 'Together, our community can transform lives' in black. The event dates, '3rd - 9th March 2025,' are listed, along with a call to action: 'Learn more: Link in the Bio' with a pointing finger emoji. The Croydon Fostering logo is at the bottom left in green and purple.
Skyline view of Manchester (black and white with a dark blue colour wash). Text reads: LOCAL GOVERNMENT REORGANISATION | IMPACT ON INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEMS
Greyscale image of a city skyline and urban area with a blue colour overlay with the text: Local Government Reorganisation 1% productivity gain
Healthcare worker sitting beside a woman in cosy living room providing comfort and care. In an indoor setting with natural light filtering through windows.
An image showcasing our report titled "Improving parent carer confidence and co-production in High Needs." The cover features a blue design with wave patterns, a pink arrow, and an image of two children collaborating. The open pages highlight a spider graph titled "Valuing SEND," which maps the needs of children with SEND, accompanied by a descriptive explanation. Another section, titled "The high needs continuum," outlines key themes in supporting children with high needs through a visually appealing layout of colourful boxes. The report has a modern design, aimed at informing and inspiring change. Our Caption reads; Dorset Council is rethinking school readiness! Using #ValuingSEND, Dorset helps children with #SEND thrive by:✅Mapping needs ✅Supporting schools ✅Building family confidence Amanda Davis: “Some children will now experience years in mainstream with support.” Read more: http://bit.ly/4hnjytf #EarlyYears
This image features a quote from Deborah Crossan, a Managing Director at IMPOWER Consulting. There is an image of Deborah Crossan, alongside her name, job title and the IMPOWER logo, and a photo of a young adult with special needs. Quote reads: One of the most pressing challenges we see in local areas is how best to support young people as they prepare for adulthood. This report highlights positive change, where local systems are overcoming these challenges by adopting a more proactive, person-centred approach, focussed on people's needs and aspirations.
Image of a group of people turning cogs to illustrate the nature of partners across the system working together to deliver better outcomes.
Image displays quote from IMPOWER's CEO Sean Hanson alongside photography and the IMPOWER logo. Quote reads: "Travel to school demand has increased massively both in the scale of the challenge and its profile with officers, members, and parents and carers. It requires a whole system approach; siloed working will not delivery the outcome improvements or financial sustainability needed."
Advert to promote IMPOWER's podcast with the Local Government Chronicle. Includes logos for both organisations and the title of the podcast 'Exploring Manchester's Better Outcomes Better Lives Health and Social Care Programme'. Image also shows individual photos of the three speakers (Bernie Enright, Katy Calvin-Thomas and Oliver Barnes), and a photograph of the Manchester city landscape.
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