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.

February ’21 edition of the Local Area Coordination Network Newsletter.

The ‘It’s Our Community’ conference has been developed by the Centre for Welfare Reform, the Yorkshire Socialist Health Association, and the Festival of Debate, and will focus on the idea that the future of social care must be people powered, rights-based, and organised at a neighbourhood level.

January ’21 edition of the Local Area Coordination Network Newsletter.

The Local Area Coordination Network invited 10 people to consider one of the 10 principles each and give their perspective in a 10-minute talk. They, along with Eddie Bartnik, came together at the Local Area Coordination online conference to share their thoughts.

December ’20 edition of the Local Area Coordination Network Newsletter.

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

Nick recently had the pleasure of collaborating with a contingent of people from Swansea, giving an online presentation on how Local Area Coordination there had responded during Covid times, as well as our collective vision for its future across Wales.

In this blog, Nick Sinclair and David Robinson explore the concept of a ‘social covenant’ discussed in Danny Kruger’s recent report, ‘Levelling Up Our Communities’, arguing it must be formed around values, trust, morality and relationships.

The Local Area Coordination Network and The Relationships Project have teamed up to surface, share, and celebrate stories of lockdown from all across the country. Together, we can inspire a conversation about how we can build back better, stronger, and more connected.

September ’20 edition of the Local Area Coordination Network Newsletter.

Nick Sinclair is joining representatives from Swansea Council and Coastal Housing in leading an online presentation supported by members of the Welsh Government (Julie James MS, Mike Hedges MS and Rebecca Evans MS) about Local Area Coordination and its positive future in Wales.