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We feature the voices of charities, foundations and public agencies we work with, and share our take on both opportunities and challenges for the voluntary sector.
Recent blog posts
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BlogDon’t just listen to us – involve us: A young person’s reflections on the National Youth Strategy
Read more: Don’t just listen to us – involve us: A young person’s reflections on the National Youth StrategyLast month, we held our final webinar which explored the National Youth Strategy and…
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PageYouth voice in Healthcare
Read more: Youth voice in HealthcareAbout the project Pears and NHS England set up a peer learning network to…
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PublicationListening to what really matters
Read more: Listening to what really mattersFour stories of how communities shape health and wellbeing Connecting Health Communities, 2023-25 This…
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BlogFrom voice to power: Making young people partners in the NHS
Read more: From voice to power: Making young people partners in the NHSYoung people across the country are actively shaping health services in significant ways. They’re…
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BlogBuilding Brighter Futures: What happens when funders invest in collaboration
Read more: Building Brighter Futures: What happens when funders invest in collaborationWith more children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties and many facing long…
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BlogKnow Your Numbers: How Local Action is Preventing Strokes in Cumbria
Read more: Know Your Numbers: How Local Action is Preventing Strokes in Cumbria“What could we do to prevent people having strokes in the first place rather…
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Blog“Don’t Boil the Ocean” And other real-world tips for sustaining change
Read more: “Don’t Boil the Ocean” And other real-world tips for sustaining changeYou have a cross-sector health partnership in your local area with a shared vision…
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PublicationNot just ticking boxes
Read more: Not just ticking boxesCovid-19 further exposed the health inequalities that exist across the UK, with research showing…
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PagePower and equity
Read more: Power and equityThis page shares how we’re approaching power and equity. We hope to build on…
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PublicationExpress your interest in Connecting Health Communities, 2023 – 2025
Read more: Express your interest in Connecting Health Communities, 2023 – 2025We are inviting expressions of interest for a two–year facilitation support package to enable…
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PublicationA new approach to personalised care in Sheffield (SAPA 5)
Read more: A new approach to personalised care in Sheffield (SAPA 5)This case study looks at the work of the Personalised Care Team (PCT) in…
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BlogThree ways to be inclusive when working in partnership
Read more: Three ways to be inclusive when working in partnershipIn two workshops that I co-facilitated recently, I was struck by the inclusive way…