Idea of the Month: “Work hard at listening with intent to understand, not reply”
We think it's time to really listen without interrupting to let the community tell us the story they want to share with us.
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Tovertafel, Magic Table
Watch this mesmerising video about Tovertafel - a beautiful, interactive game that creates a ‘magic table’ which encourages people with dementia to play and spend time together.
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The Posh Club with Duckie
Duckie, the purveyors of progressive working class entertainment are raising eyebrows and shimmying with the over 60s.
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Interview: Heathar Barrett, Poet & Blogger
We learn more about Heathar, her blog and what inspired her to start it and she gave us her thoughts on creativity, writing and finding a way to channel your voice.
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What is Co-Production?
We are always looking for great explanations of what co-production is to help make it real for people. Someone recently sent us this film and we love it!
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Think Local Act Personal Meeting on Evidence
We went along to a meeting to discuss evidence for community based approaches in health and came away optimistic.
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A powerful personal story
Watch this powerful video of Debs Taylor's personal story of how art transformed her mental health, her life and the lives of those around her.
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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.
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Report review: People Powered Health in Greater Manchester
We pick out the best parts of this report which showcases some of the inspiring and courageous initiatives across Greater Manchester
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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.
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Another look at influencing
Influencing people is a key part of building the transformational movement; we look at one approach which involves listening first.
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Questions change everything in community engagement
Seasoned Community Engagement Practioner Max Hardy demonstrates how asking different questions can change the way we engage with communities and get better results for everyone.
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