What we do
Co-production brings people with lived experience into the heart of policy, research and decisions about the services they use.
This way of working can be fun, challenging and deliver surprising results. And when done right, it’s more cost-effective, and leads to better services, stronger outcomes and happier communities.
Through communities of practice, strategy development, training and evaluations we support organisations shift their culture and systems to embrace co-production.
We’re working to make this approach common practice across the public sector.
How we do it
- Communities of practice – join other people interested in co-production and collaboration to share learning, ideas and challenges.
- Strategy development – we’ll work with you to create a comprehensive roadmap to embed co-production across your organisation.
- Training – we can introduce the essential principles, outline effective ways of working and help you build your skills.
- Evaluations – we’ll review the work you’re doing, and offer advice on how to build on your strengths and address any gaps.
For an informal chat about how we could help your organisation, get in touch.
Related Projects
Building collaboration into Family Hub services in Halton
Co-production Framework for Lambeth Together
Co-production training for public health professionals in Leeds
Co-production training for the Westway Trust
Latest News
Alliance Contracting in Health and Social Care: A Practical Guide to Commissioning for Collaboration
Our founder Director Linda Hutchinson has recently published a book on her work developing collaborative commissioning. A practical guide packed full of detailed examples from across the UK, useful tips and advice. Find out where to order the book and join our meet the author event.
Using alliance contracting to put co-production at the heart of transforming substance use services in South Wales
We have been working alongside some pioneering commissioners and partners in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot as they transform the substance use services in their area. Here are our highlights from the co-design process.
Celebrating 7 Years: milestone moments and looking forward
2024 marks 7 years of Ideas Alliance. Over that time we’ve grown from a small story sharing platform to a social consultancy on a mission to make co-production and collaboration the norm across the country. Co-founder Helen Sharp starts our celebrations by looking back at how it all started and what’s coming next.