February 2014 Blog Posts (6)

NEF is working with youth service commissioners in Lambeth and Cornwall councils to transform the way that youth services are designed, commissioned and delivered. The approach we have developed with the commissioning teams is focussed on three distinct concepts, all critical to NEF’s work over the past decade: co-production; well-being; and social, environmental and economic outcomes.…

a colleague mentioned this programme and I thought there may be co-production practitioners who could benefit.........

'The StreetCraft Scholarships have been set up to champion the development of innovative frontline criminal justice projects. 

Following the publication of our book …

Just wanted to draw your attention to the following free one day workshop - sponsored by the HEA - happening at Sheffield Hallam University on Thursday 08 May 2014. I would be grateful if you could make the following details known to any colleagues for whom you think this will appeal and also through any of your appropriate networks.

Going beyond 'You Said, We Did': exploring notions of effective student engagement in health and…

The Joint Improvement Team together with the Scottish Co-production Network and third sector partners are organising the 3rd Scottish Co-production Conference in Edinburgh, on the 23rd April.

Below is a call for proposals from Olivia Hanley (Co-ordinator of the Scottish Co-production Network). Co-production…

In 2001 a Gloucestershire GP, Dr Opher developed ‘Artlift’ with local arts and cultural organizations (Create Gloucestershire).  Artlift gives people access to 10 weeks of arts activity on prescription.  After a successful pilot in Dr Ophers practice it is now available in eight surgeries across Gloucestershire (one in each district). Patients are prescribed Artlift for a wide range of reasons including to reduce stress, anxiety or…

An overview of this excellent meeting is on the Co-production Wales (All in this Together) blog.

Chris Riley (DHSS) outlined the next steps in relation to WG in general, the DHSS Department in particular, and re the need to link up with the rest of us to continue the conversation.

They can only do that with your help...please make your…