Support practice across the system

How does Changing Futures supporting practice across the system?

Since the Counting Every Adult (CEA) team began in 2011, and especially over the last 3 years it has become
clearer and clearer that a crucial part of the Changing Futures systems change work is delivered at the front
line.

As a result, the Changing Futures programme agreed by Cambridgeshire & Peterborough’s Public
Services Board includes a goal to ‘support practice in the system’.

This note outlines how that front-line support will be delivered by Changing Futures team from Summer 2025 onwards, making clear the inputs the team is likely to make.

What is a Multiple Disadvantage Forum?

A Multiple Disadvantage Forum (sometimes called an MDF) is a cross-sector, practitioner-focused space where professionals come together to explore complex situations affecting people experiencing multiple disadvantage.
The forums are for learning, problem-solving, and system-improvement designed to support effective collaboration.
Multiple Disadvantage Forums are part of the Changing Futures Cambridgeshire & Peterborough programme and are convened by Changing Futures Case Coordinators, though the direction of the discussion depends on how each forum develops.

To learn more, please click here mdf-note-260626.