Front cover of research paper
24 April 2024

New research launches highlighting the transformative impact of Local Area Coordination on people, communities, and the service system

The first ever ‘multi-site’ evaluation of Local Area Coordination in England and Wales has revealed some exciting new insights.

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28 March 2023

Video Series: Memuna’s Story

In this video, Memuna reflects on her recovery from a series of health issues that had left her “a prisoner in her own home”.

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10 principles of Local Area Coordination
25 July 2022

Hope and Local Area Coordination

Tom Richards, the new Local Area Coordination Network Manager, discusses the many conversations he has had that have left him feeling hopeful.

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21 April 2022

Looking through a different lens – a blog by Rachel Tait

Blog from Rachel Tait about looking at things through the lens of Local Area Coordination.

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20 January 2022

How Local Area Coordination in Haringey is positively influencing change in the wider system

Blog post by Andrea Wershof about Local Area Coordination in Haringey.

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19 January 2022

Bird boxes and communities: Hugh and Janet’s story

Local Area Coordination Assistant Manager in Swansea, Richard Davies, shares Hugh and Janet’s story.

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13 December 2021

The Christmas Countdown

In the countdown to Christmas, we share some of the highlights of 2021 from the Local Area Coordination Network with you.

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22 July 2021

Local Area Coordination in practice – John and Tara

Video featuring a conversation between John and Tara. The Local Area Coordinator, Tara, was first introduced to John through a friend of his from Church, who was concerned that John needed more support although knew John did not want social work involvement.

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19 May 2021

A Community Book Story: Part 2 – a blog by Emma Shears

Local Area Coordinator, Emma, and author of ‘Circling the Square’ David Jones reflect on the ten powerful principles of Local Area Coordination and how they are represented in the personal and community stories told throughout the book.

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8 April 2021

A Community Book Story: Part 1 – a blog by Emma Shears

Local author David Jones recorded a selection of neighbourly stories from Cwmbwrla, and produced a book alongside the Local Area Coordinator Emma and a group of diverse community members with extensive local knowledge.

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18 March 2021

It’s Our Community – Local Area Coordination and Prevention

In this video and blog, Nick Sinclair explores the link between Local Area Coordination and prevention. The video was recorded as part of the #ItsOurCommunity event last month which was hosted by The Festival of Debate, The Centre for Welfare Reform, Citizen Network, and the Yorkshire Socialist Health Association.

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13 November 2020

LGA webinar reflections: ABCD and Local Area Coordination

Nick Sinclair, Director of the Local Area Coordination Network, reflects on a recent webinar for the Local Government Association.

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