Otakar Kraus Music Trust
The Otakar Kraus Music Trust's work with children and adults with learning difficulties teaches us how to listen to stories that don't always use words.
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People’s Voice Media
People's Voice Media is an organisation that captures people's experiences and opinions in order to influence public policy.
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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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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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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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Report review: Good Help and Bad Help
We pick out our highlights from Nesta and OSCA's brave new report about the different approaches to support and services.
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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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Restoring regenerative public services
This blog includes two great case studies from across Greater Manchester of collaborations between services, communities and citizens to improve wellbeing.
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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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c-App, the virtual advocate
We've recently discovered c-App, a fantastic virtual advocacy tool which calmly supports people through anxious assessments.
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