13 February 2020 by Helen Sharp

Building the bridge: creating culture change in public sector services

Nick Dixon explores how person and community centred approaches to health and social care are changing the landscape in Greater Manchester.

Case Study, Collaboration, Community Based, Guest Blog, Health, Social Care

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14 January 2020 by Azad Sharma

Regional Leadership for Empowered Communities and Personalised Care Programme: another opportunity to participate

Leadership for Empowered Communities announce a series of regional leadership programmes for the Personalised Care NHS plan. Find out how to participate.

Co-production, Health, Participation, Systems Change

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9 January 2020 by Azad Sharma

Fun Palaces: fostering culture and community

We spent a lot of 2019 thinking about co-production in the arts and we want to begin 2020 with the same creativity at the front of our minds. Creativity in a community setting encourages togetherness and often the sharing of valuable skills to nurture arts and sciences at a grassroots level. We were delighted to find Fun Palaces, an organisation…

Arts, Case Study, Citizen-led Action, Storytelling, Video

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19 December 2019 by Azad Sharma

Space is the Place: How community story-telling changed my relationship with my surroundings in 2019

Our 2019 review article explores how our relationship to space changed through various stories we've told and organisations we've met.

Arts, Blog, Storytelling, Theatre

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12 December 2019 by Azad Sharma

Ten years of Playing Out: a personal reflection by Alice Ferguson

Playing Out are a social enterprise helping children play in outdoor public spaces. Alice Ferguson celebrates 10 years of work and achievements.

Children and Young People, Citizen-led Action, Guest Blog, Social Enterprise

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5 December 2019 by Robin Forrester

We Make Our City Festival: A celebration of community made by everyone, for everyone

Every One Every Day's festival shone a spotlight on their work which engages and connects communities through practical and fun activities.

Arts, Case Study, Collaboration, Participation

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28 November 2019 by Azad Sharma

Love the way you Lye: How community story-telling and partnership changed the town’s image

Read our new document produced in collaboration with Dudley Council and the residents of Lye. It's an example of the impact of community storytelling!

Collaboration, Community Engagement, Place Based, Storytelling

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21 November 2019 by Rachel Berry

Scran Academy: Catering for the Community

Scran Academy is a catering social enterprise that brings vulnerable young people into the kitchen to make great food and gain work-experience.

Children and Young People, Citizen-led Action, Food, Social Enterprise

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14 November 2019 by Azad Sharma

Oldham’s Street Angels: How the community ensure you have a great night out

Oldham's Street Angels keep people safe on nights out. From a bottle of water to a friendly chat, they demonstrate pastoral care for their community.

Case Study, Citizen-led Action, Health, Storytelling, Video

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7 November 2019 by Azad Sharma

Project 49: an innovative approach to day services for adults with learning disabilities by Southend Care

Project 49 provides innovative day services to adults with learning disabilities and associated needs with a focus on community inclusion.

Arts, Case Study, Collaboration, Community Based, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Wellbeing

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31 October 2019 by Robin Forrester

Data for the people: a co-designed solution

The Bristol Approach empowers people to use tech and data through a model for collecting public information that is inclusive, transparent and relevant.

Co-production, Digital, Place Based, Technology

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24 October 2019 by Azad Sharma

Dudley’s Cheerleaders: how pom-poms can help combat loneliness

From pink ribbons to puzzle pieces: health issues have their symbols. Could the pom-poms for loneliness be the next symbol? We learned about residents in Dudley using this symbol and raising awareness.

Care Home, Case Study, Loneliness, Older People, Storytelling, Wellbeing

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Regional Leadership for Empowered Communities and Personalised Care Programme: another opportunity to participate

Fun Palaces: fostering culture and community

Space is the Place: How community story-telling changed my relationship with my surroundings in 2019

We Make Our City Festival: A celebration of community made by everyone, for everyone

Love the way you Lye: How community story-telling and partnership changed the town’s image

Oldham’s Street Angels: How the community ensure you have a great night out

Project 49: an innovative approach to day services for adults with learning disabilities by Southend Care

Data for the people: a co-designed solution

Dudley’s Cheerleaders: how pom-poms can help combat loneliness

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Building the bridge: creating culture change in public sector services

Regional Leadership for Empowered Communities and Personalised Care Programme: another opportunity to participate

Fun Palaces: fostering culture and community

Space is the Place: How community story-telling changed my relationship with my surroundings in 2019

Ten years of Playing Out: a personal reflection by Alice Ferguson

We Make Our City Festival: A celebration of community made by everyone, for everyone

Love the way you Lye: How community story-telling and partnership changed the town’s image

Scran Academy: Catering for the Community

Oldham’s Street Angels: How the community ensure you have a great night out

Project 49: an innovative approach to day services for adults with learning disabilities by Southend Care

Data for the people: a co-designed solution

Dudley’s Cheerleaders: how pom-poms can help combat loneliness