Local Area Coordination is a very personal, human approach to supporting individuals and families to build resilience, relationships, contribution – a good life – and reduce demand for, and dependence on, services. It also nurtures more welcoming, inclusive and supportive…
Welcome to the Winter 2015 Local Area Coordination Network News Update. 2015 has flown by, but it has been a really positive year for learning, building relationships and hearing inspiring stories. My thanks to everyone who has been involved in…
A key focus of Local Area Coordination is about building positive relationships and partnerships with individuals, families, communities and services to support local people to build and pursue their vision for a good life as active, valued and contributing citizens…
A forecast Social Return on Investment Analysis for Adult Social Care, Thurrock Council Local Area Coordination is a new approach for Thurrock with the use of coordinators based in the community. It aims to ensure vulnerable people are better supported…
People, Places, Possibilities Author: Ralph Broad Progress on Local Area Coordination in England and Wales This report outlines the progress made in implementing Local Area Coordination in England and Wales between 2012 and 2015. Early development sites are demonstrating significant…
The Centre for Welfare Reform has just published “People, Places, Possibilities: Progress on Local Area Coordination in England and Wales.” Local Area Coordination is a radical approach for the transformation of public services, and an approach which is just beginning…
A HUGE “well done” to Simran Sandhu, Local Area Coordinator in Alvaston Derby, who won an award as a Community Champion in the Derby Telegraph Community Champion Awards. Simran, well done for your commitment, passion, hard work and wonderful outcomes…
Welcome to the latest Local Area Coordination Network Newsletter. It is a very exciting and busy time as Local Area Coordination expands in existing areas and is also starting in a number of new areas. In this issue, check out…
Amazing things also happening in Derby – check out here for the Abbey community allotment. A real commitment to local people, local ownership, local control – AND inclusion and contribution.
I was really excited to visit the Hallgarth pop up cafe in Cumbria last weekend. Lucy, Paul and local folk in Hallgarth did a wonderful job putting together such an amazing day, wonderful food, conversation. You can read more about…