Innovation_Unit

We have added @bluesky as a new way of keeping up to date with our UK work. Find us via 🦋Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/innova… 💡LinkedIn: uk.linkedin.com/company/the-in… 📥Our newsletter: innovationunit.org/newsletter/

NEW BLOG: Innovation Unit Australia New Zealand becomes @thirdstoryorg 💫 Our joint statement shares the decision of our two organisations to separate, and reflects on our proud shared history. Read more here ➡️ innovationunit.org/thoughts/third…

BIG NEWS 📣 As of today, our Australia New Zealand team are now called ThirdStory! After 10 years, this isn’t goodbye though - we will continue to find new ways to collaborate, partner and grow 🧡 🌿 Join them on their new chapter at @thirdstoryorg and ThirdStory.org

Great to hear Tabz O’Brien from ⁦@greatermcr⁩ talking about evidencing the impact of community power, supported by the ⁦@Innovation_Unit⁩ Scan the QR code for more info, or find here: drive.google.com/file/d/1lwqz0R…

We're proud to announce the release of the Youth Voice Innovation Storybook 📣 #SportEngland, in collaboration with @Innovation_Unit, have created the new storybook on embedding youth voice, and includes: 🔧 Practical tools 📝 Activities 💡 Top tips for meaningful co-design

#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction

@NHSEngland's new Neighbourhood Health Guidelines call for a shift to preventative, community-based care. But how can we make this a reality? Find out more on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/innova…

What will it take to shift to a neighbourhood health model? Our latest blog explores the new NHS England Neighbourhood Health Guidelines. Find out more on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/innova…

As a Supporter of @health_equals , we are calling for a cross-government health inequalities strategy that puts health at the heart of government. Find out more on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/innova…

#GoodLivesGM empowers leaders, practitioners & communities to work across sectors & places towards big, shared goals 🎯 We look forward to learning from @lb_southwark & partners as they bring Southwark 2030 to life. Learn more about #GoodLivesGM⤵️ innovationunit.org/projects/stori… 2/2

Last week our CEO @sarahgillinson spoke at the launch of Southwark 2030 🚀 Speaking alongside pioneering community organisations, Sarah shared learning from #GoodLivesGM, our strategic partnership with @greatermcr 1/2

We are celebrating! 🎉 We are proud to have been named one of the UK’s leading consultants of 2025 in the public and social care sector by the Financial Times & Statista, for the third consecutive year. Read more about our impact 🎯⤵️ innovationunit.org/projects/solvi…

How do we shift systems to create genuine change for residents in a place? Our new framework breaks it down into 3 steps: 🔍 Starting with culture 📣 Realising agency 🚀 Growing power Does this resonate with you? Take a look at our framework: innovationunit.org/growing-new-sy…

We work with partners to develop #ChildrensSocialCare innovations like @northyorksc's ‘No Wrong Door’, which 💰 Avoided costs 🚀 Improved outcomes for young people 👥 Reduce the number of young people coming into care Find out more: innovationunit.org/projects/stori… 2/2

“North Yorkshire’s use of family finding and family seeing as part of its safeguarding practice is very strong …” In December 2024, our @MatthewHorne01 submitted evidence to the Education Committee, sharing expertise and learning we have gathered over the past 15 years. 1/2

While we can’t #changethedate for Australia, we can change it for ourselves! Our Australian team is able to swap the January 26 public holiday for another day - a small but important part of our commitment to equity and self-determination for First Nations peoples.

This week we came together to deepen our thinking about what it takes to reduce inequalities⚖️ Supported by our Race Action Team we thought about our relationships to inequalities & how we can deepen our work to tackle systemic inequalities. Read more: buff.ly/3EiBRRY

At Innovation Unit, we have spent 15 years supporting innovations that 🏠 Reduce the number of children coming into care 🚀Improve outcomes for young people 💰Reduce costs Read more about our work with #ChildrensSocialCare and how we can support you: innovationunit.org/work/?area=chi… 2/2

“We have seen increased spend in children’s social care, but cuts to early help services at a local level...” In December 2024, our @MatthewHorne01 submitted evidence to the Education Committee on the realities of funding complexities for the children’s social care system. 1/2

How can we support partners to solve today’s urgent problems while growing sustainable solutions for the future? Our framework breaks it down into 3 steps: 👥Start with culture 💡Realise agency 🌱Grow power Take a look at our framework: innovationunit.org/growing-new-sy…