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Celebrating Black History Month: Honoring the legacy and joy of Black communities

This Black History Month, Co-Production Collective wants to celebrate members of our community and some of the brilliant contributions and achievements they have made to our work.

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Being human, inclusive, transparent and challenging

As she moves to a new role, Lizzie reflects on what our four core values mean to her.

June 26, 2022
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Working together against faux-production

A co-producer reflects on the damage that can be done to projects and relationships when co-production is done thoughtlessly, without putting people first.

June 22, 2022
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Co-Production Collective Allies Group: April Meeting Notes

The Co-Production Collective's Allies Group met once more to discuss key areas of our work. We're sharing the minutes so you can catch-up with what was discussed.

June 17, 2022
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Valuing Lived Experience: a call to action with Voices for Improvement

Lizzie shares the learning generated through our partnership with National Voices’ Voices for Improvement project.

June 7, 2022
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Showing our colours in June: monthly team update

We're sharing news about our team plus updates about our ongoing projects and upcoming events.

June 1, 2022
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Job opportunity - Co-production Partnerships Manager

Co-Production Collective is growing and we're looking for someone to develop our associate programme and partnerships - could this be you?

May 25, 2022
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Co-production Week 2022 events – an opportunity to be involved!

The Co-Production Collective needs you! Represent our community at two exciting events during this year's Co-Production Week.

May 23, 2022
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Joining a project as a Lived Experience Researcher

Jackie reflects on her journey becoming part of a rapid response research project exploring mental health during COVID-19, and the lessons learned along the way.

May 17, 2022
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Co-produce our Associate Roles with us!

The Collective is looking for more hands on deck as we keep doing more and more projects in partnership with other organisations to support them to co-produce.

May 10, 2022
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Get Involved: Co-creating our Journey of Change

What's the challenge we exist to tackle? Share your feedback in the first phase of our Journey of Change co-creation.

May 6, 2022