News (Community Led Support)

We’ve just launched a brand new series of half day workshops on strengths-based approaches for anyone working in the social care and health sector.

Mike Richardson, Community Led Support Site lead and data specialist, writes about some of the thinking behind our new Valuing Community Led Support report.

Anna Dixon MBE, Chair of the Archbishops’ Commission on Reimagining Care, considers the role of community as a source of support and increasing people’s opportunities to participate.

Derby Direct, LAC and Community Action Derby have worked closely together to develop the 'Community Hub'. This was initially a quick pandemic response in relation to shielding but has developed into much more

Leigh is the person in Hartlepool who champions CLS more than anyone else.  She thinks creatively, develops innovative solutions and works incredibly hard with VCS partners to make change happen and improve outcomes for people

Michelle's passion and commitment to really engaging the community and services in doing things differently has been inspiring and she is going to be an asset in how we take things forward in Salford.  

Despite incredible pressures through the pandemic, Rachael has led the screening officers through good conversations and really pushed the principals of CLS.

Over the last ten years Mary has given her time and expertise to working with the council to help embed strengths based practice and improve the experience of people who need support.

This team began their CLS Journey during the 2nd Lockdown in January 2021 virtually, continuing the virtual journey until restrictions lifted. The innovation team remained, passionate, innovative, dedicated, respectful of partner views and opinions, flexible and most importantly

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.