Case studies: Real-life examples of government activity

Emerging technologies such as graphene are being investigated for their potential to improve decommissioning of nuclear sites.

Trials are under way to examine whether vitrification technologies could be adapted for larger quantities of mixed low/intermediate level radioactive wastes.

Academic research is vital for addressing uniquely complex challenges.

New approach offers potential to convert plutonium into safe, stable forms.

Witton Park Academy have reduced the number of information systems they use to maximise efficiency and encourage collaboration.

Photographer and film maker, Rick Bronks heads up Satureyes Media and shares how he protects his copyright.

The aim of this initiative is to explore the capabilities of 5G connectivity, through a primary focus in specific vertical industry sectors. These projects will develop challenge based use cases, demonstrating the opportunit…

We interviewed the husband and wife team behind Edinburgh’s first zero waste shop. A community interest company putting planet and purpose before profits.

A programme of virtual clinics in Lambeth CCG focused on reviewing a group of patients with uncontrolled high blood pressure

A systematic audit within the Medway Clinical Commissioning Group significantly increased recorded prevalence of FH

Lambeth and Southwark pharmacist-led virtual clinics to optimise anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation (AF)

A range of community partners in Cheshire and Merseyside use a common approach to do blood pressure (BP) checks

Findings suggest a locally developed support package for general practice nursing teams is an effective way to improve practice-level blood pressure care and control

Community organisations in Gloucestershire have formed a partnership to engage and support individuals who are facing multiple barriers to employment.

Hospital trust establishes a health and wellbeing team to provide a wide variety of programmes to help employees lead a healthier lifestyle.

Greater Manchester's whole population approach to health, skills and employment.

SME Voice Products provided an integrated solution for the installation of secure docks in courts.

A framework was designed to allow SMEs to provide minor works across the MoJ.

3 SMEs provided a framework for the supply and refurbishment of lifts in MoJ buildings.

JADU Ltd provided a secure digital solution to taking employment tribunals fees.

A framework for prison education and provision of a dynamic purchasing system.

The Oxford-based artificial intelligence company is testing autonomous vehicles on UK roads thanks to a project funded by Innovate UK.

This case study looks at Park Watch’s journey through the Surveillance Camera Commissioner’s certification process.

LPF was an ESA mission launched in 2015 to demonstrate the ultra-high precision technology needed for a future space-based gravitational wave observatory, LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna). LPF also carried a payload…

One of the most challenging space missions ever undertaken, this spacecraft studied a comet at close quarters.

Thanks to rough sleeping initiative funding, Bournemouth council now has a Duty to Refer Co-ordinator who connects ex-offenders to health services.

Measuring the shape and thickness of Arctic and Antarctic ice, the mission tells scientists how melting Polar ice affects sea level rise.

Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust is reducing harm from tobacco to service users and staff, addressing complex implementation challenges.

PHE facilitating closer collaboration across work, public health and mental health systems to improve employment and health outcomes in mental health.

Find out how funding from the rough sleeping initiative has helped establish temporary accommodation provisions and round the clock support.

Channel is a confidential, voluntary multi-agency safeguarding programme that supports people who are vulnerable to radicalisation.

Find out how funding from the rough sleeping initiative has helped develop a coordinated team of 6 to tackle rough sleeping in Plymouth.

Find out how funding from the Rough Sleeping Initiative helped H overcome her substance misuse and find accommodation.

Find out how funding from the Rough Sleeping Initiative helped R overcome his substance misuse and secure tenancy.

Find out how funding from the rough sleeping initiative helped AK break his cycle of rough sleeping, substance misuse and custodial sentences

The UK's largest annual air pollution campaign culminated in a day of mass public engagement, enabling the public to improve air quality and their health.

We interviewed 3 of the founding directors of a community focused theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Leicester primary school marks Clean Air Day with a temporary traffic-free space for the whole community.

Voluntary fuel management and operational efficiency support programme to improve air quality.

Urban air quality can be improved with a combination of new bus procurements and exhaust retrofits.

The British Lung Foundation has released a new report mapping out levels of particulate matter around health centres across the UK highlighting potential risks.

A new facility, called Nucleus (the Nuclear and Caithness Archives), has been built in Caithness to manage the nuclear industry's records.

How robots have cut down the processing time of GP referrals by more than half.

How early intervention mediation service talk2sort is preventing homelessness for young people.

How The Cares Family community networks are reducing loneliness and improving wellbeing by bringing older and younger neighbours together.

How Resilient Together used asset-based community development to empower residents to get involved in their community and improve wellbeing.

University embeds AOH framework in its curricula to help current and future students build the skills to maximise their impact on preventing ill-health.

UKEF helps British radar technology company, Kelvin Hughes, equip the Royal New Zealand Navy’s new fleet tanker with a navigation bridge system.

Lessons from the CMA's investigation into furniture parts firms who broke competition law by agreeing to divide up the market.

Midlands-based company expands into China and Vietnam thanks to innovative financing.