Understanding the 9 million active neighbours of lockdown

A stylised graphic showing human figures working together to move different shapes around.

The coronavirus crisis saw a huge movement of community activity and support. Immy Robinson, co-lead of the Relationships Project, shares their research about what made people come together. How we can support the different types of active neighbour with an ecology that enables community activity to thrive?

Maternal Journal: Collective Power Award

Some of the Maternal Journal Founding Mothers smiling at the camera, some carrying their young children and babies

We learn all about Maternal Journal, a worldwide peer-led movement helping people process the major changes they might experience in pregnancy, birth and beyond through creative journaling. The first in our series showcasing the Culture, Health and Wellbeing Alliance’s brilliant Collective Power Award 2021 shortlist.

#LiveWellMakeArt: Creativity sets you free

Steve Gosyln tells us about a social movement in Greater Manchester which has been exploring ways in which the arts can address the challenges of social isolation and loneliness through building stronger social connections.

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.

Reimagining the care home

Read the inspiring story of the Airedale Social Movement’s efforts to improve care homes by uniting local people and care homes across Yorkshire.

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