In this fabulous blog written by a citizen of Southwick in Wiltshire, we hear how with the support and encouragement of people including Local Area Coordinator Gemma Novis, she was able to galvanise the energy of her neighbours ensuring no…
Recently, Local Area Coordinators from across our Network gathered online, having found a precious hour to connect with each other to share learning and raise each other’s spirits. They have been doing this every week since the lockdown brought our…
This blog follows on in our series entitled “it’s all about” where we will explore some moving and incredible stories of people who have moved closer to their vision of a good life and started making their contribution in their…
This blog follows on in our series entitled “it’s all about” where we will explore some moving and incredible stories of people who have moved closer to their vision of a good life and started making their contribution in their community. All the…
This blog follows on in our series entitled “it’s all about” where we will explore some moving and incredible stories of people who have moved closer to their vision of a good life and started making their contribution in their community. All the…
During this period of great concern, we’re taking time to reflect on the power of the communities that Local Area Coordinators serve. In our series entitled “it’s all about” we will explore some moving and incredible stories from the past…
Tara Hughes is a Local Area Coordinator in Wales, she is also in the final stages of completing a part time Masters within Social Justice and Inclusion at the University of Wales Trinity St Davids. In a crossover of her…
“I wake in the morning feeling down and not wanting to go to work.” “I feel sad and disorientated after the death of a parent.” “I have just started university and I feel anxious.” Do these statements suggest a mental…
Jennie Cox is the Senior Local Area Coordinator in York and Christine Marmion is the Project Manager of Ways to Wellbeing, the Social Prescribing service in the city. They came together to address ‘the signposting question’ which they found their…
The vision of Local Area Coordination is one that is shared by most of us; a society where people live in welcoming communities that provide friendship, mutual support, equity and opportunities for all. It is a vision that is very…