Community Catalysts really welcomes NHS England’s commitment in its Long Term Plan to the social prescribing model. The plan has an ambitious goal of employing one thousand more link workers by 2021, with the expectation that they will work with…
On a recent visit to Derbyshire I had the privilege of hearing Colin’s story. His story is one about changing paths, both literally and metaphorically. The part of Colin’s story highlighted here shows the importance of exploring what someone’s vision…
We have three ‘super stories’ to share about three ‘super people’ who have been connected to Local Area Coordination in the last year. The stories provide a real insight into how Local Area Coordination works and why it’s something communities…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
Thinking big, starting small and growing – learning on journeys to Asset Based places The 12 Local Area Coordination areas in England and Wales are, I think, singularly and collectively demonstrating many of the key factors outlined in the Asset…
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