Report summary: The Place of Kindness
Zoe Ferguson looks at how we can encourage kindness in our communities and calls on government, organisations and people to all take action.
Grapevine Walk and Talk
We recently came across Walk and Talk sessions, a wonderfully simple idea where people and staff are invited together on walks around the city to share ideas and connect.
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.
Cartwheel Arts – The Wellbeing Dominoes
We learn about the Wellbeing Dominoes, a group art game which encourages collaboration and cooperation.
Idea of the Month: With a new conversation, we may change the outcomes
With a new conversation, we may change the relationship; if we change the relationship, we may change the behaviours; if we change the behaviours, we may change the outcomes.
24 Hours in Urgent Care
A local community uses technology, theatre, participation and social media to co-produce a new mental health urgent care pathway.
North London Cares and South London Cares
We look at two great videos from North London Cares and South London Cares who are tackling loneliness and isolation and bringing communities together.
The People Speak
We check out the work of The People Speak, an organisation dedicated to getting people taking to each other in exciting ways.