Idea of the Month: Patients as partners, not just storytellers

Patient Director David Gilbert reminds us that though storytelling can be very important, patient involvement and collaboration can and must go further.
Podcast: Library of Things

Library of Things new podcast looks at the impact they have had on the community, the people that have come to borrow, and how the enterprise might develop.
Report review: Asset based places, a model for development

SCIE’s recent publication sets out a useful framework for local areas considering a shift towards asset based working.
A nursery in a care home

This is thought to be the first nursery co-located in a care home in the UK, where residents and children share space, activities and snacks.
Cartwheel Arts – The Wellbeing Dominoes

We learn about the Wellbeing Dominoes, a group art game which encourages collaboration and cooperation.
Guest Blog: Are we asking the right questions about asset-based development?

Fiona Weir explores the asset-based questions to ask when development isn’t happening as expected.
The Skillnet Group

The Skillsnet Group is a social enterprise of people with and without learning difficulties working together
Report review: System Behaviours

We look at Lankelly Chase’s list of system behaviours. A great resource.
Teaching happiness at Wellington College

Wellington College became the first school in the UK to launch a course in happiness and wellbeing.