Helen Sharp

Director

Our co-production expert

Helen is an experienced public sector change agent. Previously a frontline worker in the homeless sector and a commissioner at Lambeth Council, she has worked as an  independent consultant  and associate of the New Economics Foundation. She has developed in depth expertise and knowledge in helping people re-think the role of citizens in the commissioning and delivery of public services and resources using a range of collaborative approaches including co-production, appreciative inquiry and community driven development.

helen@ideas-alliance.org.uk

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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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30 January 2020 by Helen Sharp

Crossing the river: re-thinking power and influence in public sector services

The first instalment of a six-part series of blogs explores how devolution and a new health/ social-care prospectus can reform Manchester's public services.

Community Based, Guest Blog, Health, Social Care, Wellbeing

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