June 12, 2023
The sun is shining, and we have been as busy as bees spreading the word about co-production. In this update we introduce you to new team members, share what we have been up to and invite you to get involved in a number of our projects.
We hosted the second our sessions to where we worked on co-producing our new strategy which will be the successor to ‘Our Direction’ which was designed for the first two years of our operation. You are welcome to have a read our blog about the first session. It has become clear as part of these discussions in relation to Our Direction that as a result of the community growing and evolving, we should revisit our values to check if they are still fit for purpose. We will be holding a ‘Co-creating our values’ session on Thursday 27 July 13:00-15:00 (UK time). You can find out more and sign up to join us via our Eventbrite page.
Welcome to Aleem and Krisztina who have joined us initially for a couple of months to support the team and the community and help co-ordinate our projects.
Co-producers Lynn, Lisa, Tony, Rob, Gareth and Prisha joined Niccola, Vanessa and Aleem to work on the ‘Measuring what success looks like in co-production’ project. They held a kick off meeting and have now started to scope out the project. Watch this space for more information coming soon!
In collaboration with the UCL Public Engagement team we have been looking at issues surrounding research ethics when working in partnership with people outside of the University system. We hope to publish a guidance document on this issue, as well as a project report capturing the conversations we’ve had. The project team are holding a roundtable on Thursday 29 June at 10.00 UK time. This is a chance to discuss national issues surrounding ethical behaviour and research ethics. You find out more and sign up to join us via Eventbrite.
Join our working group to co-create an inclusive way to recruit to our Allies Group.
We are looking for six people from the community who are not interested in applying to be members of the Allies Group but who would like to help shape an inclusive recruitment process to it to join a new working group to do this. Original deadline to express an interest was 17:00 on Thursday 22 June. This deadline has now been extended to 9am Monday 3 July (UK time). To find out more and apply please read our blog.
Help shape Co-Production Collective's communications - join our sub group.
In light of all the feedback we have received on our communications throughout the end of year survey we are now looking for five people to take part a communications sub group. The original deadline for applications saw Monday 19 June 9am (UK time). This deadline has now been extended to 9:00 Monday 3 July (UK time) to ensure people who read the newsletter to get the chance to apply for this. Read this blog to find out more.
Looking for co-producers with connections to Croydon
We are currently working on a project with Croydon Council to help shape the way the Council works with residents. If you live, work or study in Croydon currently, or have done in the past we would love to hear from you as we are looking for two co-producers to be part of the team. The project is running from now until February/March 2024 and co-producers will be paid in line with our payment policy. If you’d like to find out more get in touch on coproduction@ucl.ac.uk
Community Reporter Network Conference 11 July
The annual Community Reporter Network Conference is back for its fifth year and is happening in Liverpool on 11 July. This year there will be a focus on the value of lived experience and how this can be used as a tool for creating equitable futures. Attendees will be able to explore how lived experience stories can help to address systemic issues such as racism, ableism and sexism that are currently damaging social progress.
The different sessions in the conference will focus on one or more of the following:
Take a look at the overview video developed by People’s Voice Media for further information.
Please email coprodcution@ucl.ac.uk to express an interest in securing a place - we will select two people randomly to attend. Please note that we will cover people's time and access needs. The original deadline for applications saw Friday 16 June 17:00 (UK time). This deadline has now been extended to midnight on Thursday 29 June (UK time) to ensure people who read the newsletter to get the chance to apply for this.
Not another Co-Production Festival - Last minute opportunity - Tuesday 4 July
Very special last minute opportunity for two people to go to the 'Not another co-production festival' in Birmingham on Tuesday 4 July. So please let us know if you would like to join us at this by midnight on Thursday 29 June by emailing coproduction@ucl.ac.uk and we will draw names out of a hat.
Co-Pro Cuppas
Really lovely to see those of you who could make it at our cuppa last Tuesday evening. We had some rich discussions about a range of topics relating to co-production and lived experience including a lively conversation about the power dynamics that are sometimes experienced by volunteers which was very apt to discuss during National Volunteers week.
Our next Cuppa will take place on 6 July at 12:00 noon UK time during Co-Production Week 2023, the theme this year is ‘Co-production in the real world’. The week is chance to celebrate all things co-production so if you have any projects to share you can do on the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) website and take part in the conversation their or on Twitter via #CoProWeek23. You can sign up to join us for our July and August Cuppas via our events page on the website
Have your say in how data driven research is conducted
The ‘Public Engagement in Data Research Initiative (PEDRI) has created draft standards to support best practice for involvement and engagement in data driven research and statics and would love your feedback. Please use this survey to give your feedback on the standards.