Following the success of the DFJ Trailblazer programme and subsequent Guided Learning programme, Mutual Ventures has been commissioned by the Department for Education to support all DFJ areas across E...

As resources tighten, councils are at risk of diminishing to simply being a provider of last resort, statutory public services. In this blog, Kate Copeland and Ross Murray argue that this can’t be all...

Across the UK, adult social care is in crisis.This episode of the Radical Reformers podcast brings you a rare social care success story.Rachel Law and Gemma Murphy are two of the all-female leadership...

Radical Reformers is back! Listen in to my insightful conversation with relational working legend Gary Wallace, a public health specialist from Plymouth City Council.In this episode, Gary comprehensiv...

Watch our free webinar as we explore potential implications of the Government’s commitment to “establish Young Futures Hubs in every local area” as part of the Young Futures Programme. ‘Young Futures ...

Watch our free webinar as we explore potential implications of the Government’s commitment to “establish Young Futures Hubs in every local area” as part of the Young Futures Programme. ‘Young Futures ...

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With the publication of the 10-Year Health Plan and the announcement that places will lead the rollout of a neighbourhood health service, Matt Carter and Hannah Szczepanski argue that success hinges o...

This is episode 100 of the Radical Reformers podcast! We wanted to take the opportunity to thank all the guests who have taken the time to contribute their time and knowledge and the listeners who hav...

As sufficiency challenges persist, local authorities are increasingly recognising the value of building strong, trusting relationships with providers. Ben Rosie argues that relationships are helping t...

The next two episodes of the Radical Reformers podcast will be a bit different (and hopefully a treat for the public service reform nerds out there!). They will focus on “relational practice” and “pla...

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This article informed by our learning from the ‘DFJ Trailblazers: Reducing Time to Family Court’ pilot programme, with valuable input from the national charity Pause, Durham County Council, and mother...

In this week’s episode Radical Reformers, I welcome back a duo we’ve had on the podcast before - Scott Darraugh from Social adVentures and Sophie Clarke from We Are Juno.It’s a rich conversation that ...

We are thrilled to announce we are now B Corp TM certified!  We’re pleased to be recognised for our values and as an organisation that meets high standards of social and environmental impact. Organisa...

Our latest report explores Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and the significant opportunity it brings to reshape and improve the delivery of Children's Services. The English Devolution White Pape...

In this article, Prof. Donna Hall and Andrew Laird recognise the challenge now faced by public service leaders and set out a positive set of “shifts” to re-establish trust and partnership with citizen...

In this week’s episode Radical Reformers, I welcome back a duo we’ve had on the podcast before - Scott Darraugh from Social adVentures and Sophie Clarke from We Are Juno.It’s a rich conversation that ...

Mutual Ventures launches a new report exporing mental health in the workplace within public services, and what approaches organisations can take to support the workforce.At Mutual Ventures, we are int...

In this new episode of Radical Reformers, I chat with Kath O'Dwyer, former Chief Executive of St Helens Council and Chair of SOLACE.  During her tenure at St Helens, Kath led the council through signi...

Catch up on our webinar Producing your local Get Britain Working Plan, held on 8th May 2025 at 1.30-2.30 PM.Every area - led by Combined Authorities (where they exist) or groups of local authorities (...

In this latest episode of Radical Reformers, I'm joined by Caroline Simpson, Chief Executive of Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), Transport for Greater Manchester and the Greater Mancheste...

Explore work and health data across regions in England with MV's interactive tool.The government has published a series of outcome metrics to monitor its plan to Get Britain Working. MV has created an...