Since 2017, Local Area Coordinators in York have been supporting attempts to redefine how public services interact with communities, not by stepping in and taking over, but by amplifying the natural authority of grassroots organisations and charities. This year, I captured the fascinating testimonies of four people representing different York organisations: Kit and Beth, Adam, and Holly.

As the broader conversation around social care evolves, the themes of transformation and renewal are more relevant than ever to Local Area Coordination, which offers a proven way to achieve sustainable change within the service system.

Tom Richards talks about the preventative and proactive aspects of Local Area Coordination, allowing people to develop personal resilience.

Tom Richards shares how the Local Area Coordination recruitment process brings co-production to life.

October ’24 edition of the Local Area Coordination Network Newsletter.

September ’24 edition of the Local Area Coordination Network Newsletter.

August ’24 edition of the Local Area Coordination Network Newsletter.

July ’24 edition of the Local Area Coordination Network Newsletter.

June ’24 edition of the Local Area Coordination Network Newsletter.

May ’24 edition of the Local Area Coordination Network Newsletter.

Marissa, a Local Area Coordinator in Derby, talks about her journey alongside Susan, who overcame difficult times to become a more active citizen and connected part of her community.

April ’24 edition of the Local Area Coordination Network Newsletter.