Views from a new Local Area Coordinator in York…
I write this, 7 weeks into my new role as a Local Area Coordinator. As I move from one phase into the next, it’s a good time to reflect on my experience so far. I am struck by the abundance…
Local Area Coordination Theory for Change
In partnership with the Local Area Coordination Network and Inclusive Neighbourhoods, Leeds Beckett University have produced a proposed theory for change around the sustainable strategies for Local Area Coordination programmes. The briefing is relevant to areas interested in and seeking…
International Initiative for Disability Leadership (IIDL) Learning Exchange – summary report
The IIDL Exchange took place at the end of May with the Local Area Coordination Network, Thurrock Council and Inclusive Neighbourhoods running a session around Local Area Coordination in England and Wales with a focus on the transformation of services….
Community Catalysts and the Local Area Coordination Network are Better Together – a blog by Sian Lockwood
29th June 2018 will always be a hugely significant date in the life of Community Catalysts, as it marks the day when we took responsibility for the Local Area Coordination Network and for the development and growth of Local Area Coordination in…
The power of the relationships between Social Prescribing and Local Area Coordination in York – a blog by Jennie Cox and Jasmine Howard
Jasmine Howard is the manager of the Ways to Wellbeing Social Prescribing service in York. Jennie Cox is a Local Area Coordinator working in the same area of the city as Jasmine. Ways to Wellbeing has been operating in York…
Community Catalysts and the Local Area Coordination Network come together
Community Catalysts and the Local Area Coordination Network are excited to announce that they are coming together. This is a fantastic opportunity for Local Area Coordination Network members, Community Catalysts and all its stakeholders. It is also an exciting development…
Research Network report
On 15th February 2018 organisations working with Local Area Coordination programmes across the country came together on the Isle of Wight for a workshop focused on sharing methodologies, approaches and learning from data gathered so far. The day included planning…
Independent Evaluation of Local Area Coordination on the Isle of Wight has been published
The new Local Area Coordination independent evaluation for the Isle of Wight shows “statistically significant improvements in health status, health confidence and personal wellbeing for those receiving LAC support” and reflects on the “active ingredients” which make Local Area Coordination…
Innovative models of health, care and support for adults – a blog by Sam Clark
Sam Clark, Chief Executive Officer at the Local Area Coordination Network, has had her recent blog published by the Social Care Institute for Excellence. The blog focuses on Local Area Coordination and how thinking big but starting small can benefit…
Asset-based places: a model for development – a blog by Les Billingham
Les Billingham, Head of Adult Social Care and Community Development at Thurrock Council and one of the Local Area Coordination Network’s founding areas, has had his recent blog published by the Social Care Institute for Excellence. The blog considers sustainability…