9 December 2021 by Isaac Samuels

We need to talk about “lived experience”

Lived experience is essential to co-production, but do we treat those who share their stories with us ethically? True co-production needs long-term thinking, proper support and the creation of opportunities for people who have experienced multiple disadvantage, argues co-production advisor Isaac Samuels in this powerful guest blog.

Alliance, Co-production, Community Development, Community Engagement, Leadership, Lived Experience, Storytelling, Systems Change

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6 September 2021 by Lauren Wallace-Thompson

‘Bringing local leaders together to make a difference’: Applications open now for Regional Leadership for Personalised Care Programmes

We're sharing this call on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement for this fantastic Leadership for Personalised Care programme. It's an inspiring and engaging development opportunity open to teams and individuals from the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector.

Health, Leadership

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1 April 2021 by Bex Clarkson

What does the review exposing bullying and harassment at the NCVO say about the charity model and how can we change things?

In this guest blog experienced charity worker Bex Clarkson advocates for radical change and outlines the remedies she sees, from looking at the money, recognising resistance and not just swapping out the CEO.

Charity, Funding, Guest Blog, Leadership, Systems Change

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25 July 2019 by Azad Sharma

Leadership for Empowered Communities and Personalised Care: An Opportunity to Participate

Leadership for Empowered Communities & Personalised Care is the perfect opportunity to learn about co-production, systems change, and leadership.

Co-production, Leadership, Participation, Systems Change

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2 May 2019 by Azad Sharma

Guest blog – The real reasons we still don’t co-produce

Alex Fox OBE shares an article from his personal blog which exposes some of the barriers to building co-production into the public sector.

Co-production, Guest Blog, Leadership, Systems Change

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25 October 2018 by Anna Eaton

Lambeth Portuguese Wellbeing Partnership

South London GP Dr Vikesh Sharma reflects on bringing together local people, community organisations and health care staff to tackle health inequalities.

Community Engagement, Guest Blog, Health, Leadership, Wellbeing

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12 July 2018 by Azad Sharma

Interview with Nicholas Okwulu, People Empowering People in South London

We caught up with the founder of People Empowering People, and talked about creativity in the community and his future plans.

Arts, Children and Young People, Citizen-led Action, Interview, Leadership, Social Action

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21 June 2018 by Azad Sharma

People Empowering People

People Empowering People are a creative grassroots organisation giving local residents a variety of opportunities to nurture and showcase their talents

Arts, Case Study, Children and Young People, Citizen-led Action, Community Engagement, Leadership

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26 April 2018 by Azad Sharma

Interview: Dr. Margaret Lobo, Otakar Kraus Music Trust

We sat down with Dr. Margaret Lobo, founder of the Otakar Kraus Music Trust to find out how she was inspired to work with others to find their voice.

Arts, Autism, Best Mistake, Children and Young People, Citizen-led Action, Community Development, Community Engagement, Education, Leadership, Mental Health, Music

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16 November 2017 by Helen Sharp

Interview: Helen Sanderson, Wellbeing Teams

Helen Sanderson, a creator of Wellbeing Teams talks to us about her inspirations, favourite quote, working with CQC and what her advice would be to others.

Health, Integrated Services, Interview, Leadership, Older People

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9 November 2017 by Anna Eaton

Interview: Katherine Brown, Local History Cafes

We interview Katherine Brown the founder of Local History Cafes to learn more about her journey and how she set up this wellbeing and heritage project.

Interview, Leadership, Older People

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27 July 2017 by Anna Eaton

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.

Best Mistake, Blog, Guest Blog, Leadership

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We need to talk about “lived experience”

‘Bringing local leaders together to make a difference’: Applications open now for Regional Leadership for Personalised Care Programmes

What does the review exposing bullying and harassment at the NCVO say about the charity model and how can we change things?

Leadership for Empowered Communities and Personalised Care: An Opportunity to Participate

Guest blog – The real reasons we still don’t co-produce

Lambeth Portuguese Wellbeing Partnership

Interview with Nicholas Okwulu, People Empowering People in South London

People Empowering People

Interview: Dr. Margaret Lobo, Otakar Kraus Music Trust

Interview: Helen Sanderson, Wellbeing Teams

Interview: Katherine Brown, Local History Cafes

My Best Mistake by Sian Lockwood OBE