Social Prescribing in Frome – the evidence is out there
Frome might provide some of the best evidence we have to combat social isolation and reduce health spending.
Restoring regenerative public services
This blog includes two great case studies from across Greater Manchester of collaborations between services, communities and citizens to improve wellbeing.
Rathlin Island
This is the story of one community who moved from from being one caricatured by complaints, to one which is thriving, collaborative and positive.
Interview: Alex Fox OBE, CEO at Shared Lives Plus
We catch up with Alex Fox about his asset based area briefing, his organisation Shared Lives Plus and what surprises him.
Music is a language we all understand
We’ve been thinking about harnessing the power of music in our work and we gave it a try by building a collaborative playlist at a recent event.
Idea of the Month: You today, me tomorrow
November’s Idea of the Month is a reminder that any of us can be the listeners as well as be the ones who need to be listened to.
Idea of the Month: “If it’s not messy, it’s not co-production”
Margaret-Ann Brünjes, the Director of Glasgow Homelessness Network reminded us in a recent meeting that if it’s not messy, it’s not co-production!
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.