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Only read on if you want to know how local authorities can reduce costs, improve digital inclusion, reduce fuel poverty, improve incomes, and reduce NHS waiting lists! In March 2024, the BBC reported that a major law firm is planning a major group legal action against social housing providers over lung conditions allegedly linked to black mould. With the right technology and business case in place, social housing providers and local authorities can avoid costly law suits while achieving cost savings, and broader societal and economic outcomes. If you want to find out more, read this article on "Addressing Damp to Digital Transformation: The Business Case for Technology in Social Housing". Thanks to Glasgow Chamber of Commerce .

💬 "The sector prides itself on its social purpose. Rightly so. But perhaps this can sometimes drive complacency. We might assume that we are doing what is right because we are driven by a social purpose." 👉 In this latest article Bekah Ryder, Research and Insights Manager, urges housing providers to consider common themes that have been found to run across many of the serious service failings, and offers insights and actionable recommendations for your organisation. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/MSBB50S6EFp #ukhousing #socialhousing #servicefailings #insights

Human Suffering and Costs of Privatization I raise a valid concern about the lack of statistics that capture the human suffering resulting from privatization.Lack of Comprehensive Metrics: While privatization may lead to documented increases in profit, these figures often do not reflect the broader social impacts, such as job losses, reduced access to services, and increased inequality. There is a need for more comprehensive assessments that include social metrics alongside financial ones to capture the full impact of privatization on communities.

Lot's of great insights here that resonate with my work on social infrastructure in the UK – both in my academic research, and in my work at Institute for Community Studies. Creating neighbourhoods that are able to facilitate social connection is integral – not only for addressing those important health and wellbeing outcomes – but for creating places that are a joy to live in. A city, town or neighbourhood that has robust social infrastructure is much more likely to be a city town or neighbourhood where communities are able to come together and where people show up for one another in times of need.

🌍 Beyond GDP: Measuring What Really Matters with the Social Progress Index, Integrated in Place Insight 🌍 Discover how the Social Progress Index (SPI) framework (Social Progress Imperative), now integrated into Place Insight, provides a comprehensive, data-driven approach to measuring well-being beyond traditional economic metrics. SPI helps us understand essential factors shaping our communities, such as education, health, safety, and opportunity. This integration empowers leaders and policymakers to make informed, impactful decisions that address real community needs. 👉 Dive into our latest article to learn more about how SPI is reshaping the way we define and measure progress: https://lnkd.in/eFSTGcrZ #PlaceInsight #SocialProgress #CommunityData #DataDriven #WellBeing #PolicyInnovation #ImperaAnalytics

🙏🏾RACISM RESEARCH: WOULD YOU LIKE TO PARTICIPATE? We have been successful in securing funding from the Tasmanian Government as part of their Social Cohesion Grants program, which has been auspiced by the Royal Bengal Club Tasmania Inc.- RBCT. This grant has been provided to conduct a detailed research project on the prevalence of racism within Tasmania. This project will use different research methodologies to capture data to develop a detailed report for the government. Perhaps you are aware, racism can be experienced by a broad section of the community. Its impacts are profound at the professional and personal level, and often affects the social cohesion of the community in which it occurs. National research identifies that the impact of racism on the mental health of its victims is undeniable and that the flow on economic cost and loss of productivity represents a significant burden to society. Sadly, in Tasmania, there have many documented instances of racially motivated violence in recent years. Unfortunately, there has been limited specific and detailed research conducted in Tasmania into the prevalence of racism within the State, which this research aims to rectify. **Please reach out to us if you, your business or community organisation would like to participate: sherlockdutta@sherlockdutta.com.au Further information on the methodology used for data collection can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gg_jC5rs

Social capital isn't just a feel-good concept—it's the cornerstone of a thriving economy. A new report, “Social Capital 2025: The Hidden Wealth of Nations,” highlights how trust and strong community networks could add over £100 billion annually to the UK economy. It shows that fostering social cohesion has tangible benefits, from improving economic productivity to strengthening institutions. At Roots, we believe in the power of connection. This report reinforces why investing in meaningful relationships and inclusive communities creates not just a better society but a stronger economy. Have a look at the findings and join the conversation about why social capital matters now more than ever. 🔗 Read the full article https://bit.ly/4hmKlpo #SocialCapital #EconomicGrowth #CommunityCohesion #ConnectedSociety #RootsProgramme

If you are serious about delivering long term social impact for people and communities, you have to explicitly consider the social determinants of health and wellbeing in your approach. To successfully effect sustainable behaviour change, you need to understand the root causes of the problem you are trying to solve. For example, if you are designing a healthcare program to physically rehabilitate older people after hip surgery, you need to consider how you will address social determinants such as loneliness, housing and poverty. At Rebbeck, our service design approach addresses the social determinants in a systematic way: Step 1: Conduct a joint needs assessment that considers the target cohort needs across all public sector domains e.g. Social & Community, Education & Skills, Empowerment, Economic, Safety, Health and Home. Step 2: Work with service users and subject experts to construct a logic model table for the service. A (basic) logic model table should include column headings for (1) target cohort (2) identified needs (3) response, and (4) intended outcomes. Step 3: Force the discipline of considering the social determinants by creating separate rows in your table for each of the domains listed in step 1. Step 4: Complete the logic model through a targeted literature review and engagement with service users and subject experts. By explicitly and systematically considering the needs, responses and outcomes across ALL of the social determinant domains listed in step 1, you are being guided to think more broadly about the root cause of the problem. This will help you develop a more comprehensive and more effective response. Health warning: This approach may lead you to have illuminating conversations with people working in other agencies and this may lead you to design joined up services that achieve better outcomes for your target cohort 😀 #socialdeterminants #socialimpact #outcomes

Health Impact of Community Wealth Building- New evidence assessment. CWB is about system change. As an economic development agenda it rewires the patterns of wealth creating better use of capital, assets and surplus for greater dynamism and innovation. However it also accrues wider well being and health gains- therefore reducing demand on public services.

🇬🇧 Over the recent years, social progress within the #UK has taken a turn, steadily declining since 2011. Read "This Week in Data" to learn more about some of the issues that need immediate attention as well as how government officials and policymakers use the Social Progress Index to address them. https://lnkd.in/dmV9dqt2 Subscribe to This Week in Data and get data insights about social progress every week in your inbox! 📩 📈 https://lnkd.in/dpdEbJu5 Learn more about our work with Impera Analytics! They are advancing social progress in the UK at a local level!