Case studies: Real-life examples of government activity

Overview of a community library from the perspective of the community

Overview of a community library from the perspective of the community

An overview of community libraries, from the perspective of the library service

Arena Group used UK government export advice and support to build on its success at London 2012 and secure business with other sports projects.

How Public Health Dorset is encouraging discussions around dementia risk and promoting the uptake of NHS Health Checks.

How Peterborough City Council integrated the NHS Health Check programme with wider health and social care services for high risk groups.

How Hertfordshire Health Walks are supporting people living with dementia.

With UKAid's support, Gul has been able to dramatically increase his grape production and income by using modern techniques to grow grapes.

Former apprentice Adrian Randall is currently a Programme Manager at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).

Business that harnesses the 'internet of things' to highlight energy savings for major UK property firms explores opportunities in Malaysia.

For most designers, attention to detail is everything, and furniture designer Stuart Scott is no exception.

Retailer Marks and Spencer has upgraded to an effective and efficient CCTV system that adheres to the surveillance camera code of practice.

Worldwide brand Smiffys share how they enforce their intellectual property rights, helping lead the fight against counterfeit goods.

SBRI contract enables firm that pioneered online assessment to trial a new application that gives live feedback to pupils.

How the Teacher Quality Division at the Department for Education improved employee wellbeing scores from 2012 to 2014.

How the Rail Accident Investigation Branch improved employee engagement from 2012 to 2014.

Examples of how the Child Maintenance Group in the Department for Work and Pensions improved staff wellbeing scores from 2012 to 2014.

How the Cabinet Office's Social Investment and Finance Team sustained high staff engagement from 2012 to 2014.

Step into the lives of 2 teenagers from war-torn Syria in this 360° video story.

Innovate UK support helps Slough company offer hard-pressed oil producers a cheaper, more accurate way of measuring deep water bore holes.

UK Aid through Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF) is supporting the reconstruction of essential canal systems in Bamyan Province.

Improving coherence between multilateral and bilateral activities.

Gateshead library services' programme of work supporting jobseekers and young people in libraries

Using technology to extend library opening hours.

Development of accessible and relevant library services to families with disabled children

Micro and macro sample economic questions for candidates applying for the Government Economic service summer vacation placement.

How Islington Council is meeting the diverse needs of harmful and dependent drinkers.

Businessline provide a range of business support services

A dance and digital project to inspire young readers

Suffolk libraries' service provides up-to-date and reliable information about mental health and wellbeing.

A mutual commissioned to run a library service.

The UK’s Girls Education Challenge is providing opportunities for both children and teachers through new community-based education classes.

Amazon lockers in libraries provide a new income stream and help customer access, as residents can pick up orders from a location near their work or home.

How the Climate Investment Funds (CIFs) are providing finance to support developing and emerging economies.

The London Boroughs of Bexley and Bromley have a shared library service for all back office, management, professional and support services including local studies and archives services.

MSD successfully put their advanced new melanoma treatment through MHRA's early access to medicine scheme (EAMS).

A unique clothing business supported by Innovate UK offers customers the chance to co-create garments and have them made in a few days.

Portsmouth library reducing health inequalities and helping reduce social isolation.

Libraries contributing to the health and wellbeing of its community.

St Helens library service provides access to educational, recreational, cultural and information activities to improve the quality of life for residents.

Studio 12 supports digital and social inclusion and creates employment opportunities.

A library service outsourced and managed on behalf of a local authority.

Local authority owned and run library.

Libraries co-located with council customer contact services.

Library service commissioned to a third-party organisation

Consortium which, through sharing of staff and other resources, provides better value for money and financial savings.

Perspective from a partner organisation working with libraries and local public bodies to improve digital skills.

The British Library's Business & IP Centre national network contributes to local economic growth.

Example of co-location of a library and another service.

The economic value of volunteering for youth volunteers.