Michelle Lefevre is Professor of Social Work at the University of Sussex. Nathalie Huegler is Research Fellow at the University of Sussex. Jenny Lloyd is Assistant Professor (Research) at Durham University. Rachael Owens is Assistant Professor (Research) at Durham University. Jeri Damman is Senior Lecturer at the University of Sussex. Gillian Ruch is Professor of Social Work at the University of Sussex. Carlene Firmin is Professor of Social Work at Durham University.

• 1. Setting the Scene2. Creating the Conditions for Innovation to Flourish3. Recursiveness in Early-Stage Innovation4. Deciding between Innovation and Practice Improvement Measures5. What ‘Works’ in Innovation?6. Innovation and Organisational Defences7. Building Learning Partnerships between Innovators and Researchers8. Implications of This Study for Policy and Practice

“Texts on the complexity of innovating in social care are rare. This highly informative book offers policy makers and practitioners a clear account of what it takes to successfully use innovation to improve practice. Seen through the lens of three innovative models of practice, it provides insight, clarity and guidance as to how to steer a course through the challenges organisations may encounter on such a journey.” Louise Brown, University of Bath