4 May 2023

Being alongside a Local Area Coordinator – video short series

Last month, the Local Area Coordination Network (hosted by Community Catalysts) released individual video testimonies from Chris, Ashlee, Denzil, Nikki, […]

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2 May 2023

Uncovering the science of relationships in Local Area Coordination

A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at Swansea University, with Local Area Coordinators at Swansea Council and people they are […]

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26 April 2023

Supporting a clear roadmap to change

We were pleased to see the launch of the Time to Act ‘roadmap for reforming care and support in England’ […]

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20 April 2023

Catch up on what you missed at Passionate People Making a Positive Difference

Originally published on 15 October 2020 On 24th and 29th September 2020 we held our very first set of immersive, […]

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30 March 2023

Evidencing the impact of our work in Wrexham

The journey of our community enterprise work in Wrexham Back in 2020, Wrexham County Borough Council (WCBC) and the Betsi […]

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16 March 2023

Is Stoke-on-Trent enterprising? You bet it is!

I’m now 6 months into my role as Community Enterprise Catalyst here in Stoke-on-Trent and I can confirm that the […]

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27 February 2023

Exciting new community micro-enterprise project in Cheshire West and Chester

I love communities, and everything we have to offer…I want to help connecting up those offers! I’m Sonia and I […]

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23 February 2023

Stepping back and celebrating 10 years of DanceSyndrome

I first met Jen Blackwell, her mum Sue and all-round family supporter, Sarah Kennedy back in 2009. Jen had a […]

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30 January 2023

Introducing new Coalition Co-Chairs

We are excited to announce that the Coalition for Personalised Care (C4PC) has two new Co-Chairs: Sian Lockwood and Liz Sargeant. […]

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25 January 2023

A covenant to make change happen!

The highly anticipated ‘Care and Support Reimagined’ report from the Archbishop’s Commission does not disappoint. With rights and values at […]

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11 January 2023

New year, new conversations…and New Social Leaders

Dear Friends, Happy New Year! As I look forward, I am optimistic that 2023 will be a year of positive […]

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12 December 2022

Is this the start of a seismic shift in social care?

As we fast approach the end of 2022 it’s a good opportunity to pause for reflection, think about where we’re […]

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