1 June 2020

Reciprocal Relationships during a Crisis – a blog by Tara Hughes

When we first went into lockdown and I was told I could not visit anyone I felt heartbroken and helpless…

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18 May 2020

Hope is a decision: one decision opens the way to a 15-member strong volunteer team!

In this fabulous blog written by a citizen of Southwick in Wiltshire, we hear how with the support and encouragement…

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21 April 2020

Turning on a sixpence – a blog by Nick Sinclair

Recently, Local Area Coordinators from across our Network gathered online, having found a precious hour to connect with each other…

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8 April 2020

It’s all about…having no pre-defined agenda

This blog follows on in our series entitled “it’s all about” where we will explore some moving and incredible stories…

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30 March 2020

It’s all about…taking back control

This blog follows on in our series entitled “it’s all about” where we will explore some moving and incredible stories…

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26 March 2020

It’s all about…thinking whole

This blog follows on in our series entitled “it’s all about” where we will explore some moving and incredible stories…

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23 March 2020

It’s all about…being present, approachable and flexible

During this period of great concern, we’re taking time to reflect on the power of the communities that Local Area…

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20 February 2020

Local Area Coordination in Wales and the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act (2014) by Tara Hughes

Tara Hughes is a Local Area Coordinator in Wales, she is also in the final stages of completing a part…

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31 January 2020

Are perceptions of mental health becoming problematic? – a blog by Jennie Cox et. al

“I wake in the morning feeling down and not wanting to go to work.” “I feel sad and disorientated after…

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23 October 2019

Social Prescribing and Local Area Coordination is about much more than ‘just signposting…’

Jennie Cox is the Senior Local Area Coordinator in York and Christine Marmion is the Project Manager of Ways to…

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22 August 2019

Towards a vision of welcoming, connected and self-supporting communities – a blog by Nick Sinclair

The vision of Local Area Coordination is one that is shared by most of us; a society where people live…

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8 August 2019

It’s all about…relationships

In our recent report It’s Time for Local Area Coordination, Neil Woodhead, Derby City Council’s Social Capital Development Manager shared…

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