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.
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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.
Asset Based, Citizen-led Action, Collaboration, Community Engagement, Participation, Podcast, Social Action
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Cartwheel Arts – The Wellbeing Dominoes
We learn about the Wellbeing Dominoes, a group art game which encourages collaboration and cooperation.
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My Best Mistake by Sian Lockwood OBE
Sian Lockwood OBE reflects on what she learnt from her best mistake and how it helped her to become a leader.
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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.
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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.
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Report launch: Building Collaborative Places
Today we were at the launch event for Collaborate’s new research report into the infrastructure needed for whole system change across our local public services, anchor institutions and civil society.
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Meet Me At The Albany – a grown-ups’ playground
We champion a new type of day centre for older people where anything is possible!
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Interview with Sam Mason, Community Fundraiser, Certitude
Fundraiser Sam Mason tells us about launching Certitude's campaign to fight social isolation.
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Community engagement in Craigroyston
Anna Eaton looks at the Total Craigroyston community development programme in Edinburgh centred around a school.
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