News (Change & Development)

Learning from the Rural Wisdom project - Highlights from 2 interviews with members of the project team from Outside the Box in Scotland, Volunteering Matters in in Wales and NDTi's evaluation team member Vicky.

Interview with members of Volunteering Matters working on the Rural Wisdom Project in Wales.

Interview with members of Outside the Box working on the Rural Wisdom Project in Scotland.

These teams working in partnership have provided excellent support for many people and one example, where they acted as ‘a team around’ the person, is used to demonstrate this.

Vic was seconded to lead the 'end to end' system review with the aim of delivering whole system change and the adoption of the CLS principles and practice.

Both Pip and Alison have and continue to provide support, insight and commitment to working together to shape the future under the Living Well work in Warrington.

Bob has recently joined Thurrock's Team as a Social Worker.  Despite lock down, he has proactively sought opportunities to engage with the community and has found a number of places where drop in sessions can be held.

The work of Jackie and Chris has been exceptional.  They are able to signpost but also provide information and advice.  They are the face of the community and have been able to build trusting relationships with people so that they are able to feel confident

Billie has proactively sought new opportunities to connect with individuals and communities.  This has included liaising with Morrison's superstore and getting a weekly drop in slot and being able to place leaflets in food boxes that go out to

Jenny is a kind, approachable and very helpful person. I've seen Jenny embrace this new way of working with the right attitude and professionalism.