Guest blog: Health and care needs to become ‘people powered’
The future of health and care lies in collaboration, in new relationships and a broader approach to what supports us to be and remain healthy and well.
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My Year in Ideas
In this end of year blog, Azad Sharma reflects on a year of community storytelling, lessons, and inspirations.
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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.
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Rural Coffee Caravan
Sometimes a simple cup of coffee is all you need to start a conversation. The Rural Coffee Caravan is using this idea to connect people around the country.
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The Soul Relics Museum
The Soul Relics Museum bridges the museum and mental health sectors, using object-based story-telling to bring us closer to the struggle of mental ill-health.
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Social Prescribing in Frome – the evidence is out there
Frome might provide some of the best evidence we have to combat social isolation and reduce health spending.
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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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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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A Day In The Life Of a Shared Lives Carer
Grace Eyre share Jane's story of a normal day in her life living with Johnny, revealing how rewarding it can be to be a Shared Lives Carer.
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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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2017 The Year of the Cafes
With a few moments this week to reflect on a year of Ideas Hub articles, we've noticed that some of our favourite features from 2017 all have something in common - cafes.
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Campaign: Dressed is Best
We love this campaign launched last month in Stockport which encourages staff to help hospital patients to be more active by getting up and dressed.
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