From Participation to Power: Rethinking Co-creation in Dementia Research
In this blog, Katrina Messiha, an academic researcher at the VU University Medical Center, reflects on the things she has learned as part of her work investigating how co production and participatory research has taken place in the UK, focusing on work with people who have a higher risk of dementia.
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Online art groups for women who have experienced domestic abuse
Alison and Jamie introduce a project supported by the Wellcome Trust focusing on women’s experiences of art groups as a form of mental health and social support.

Reflections on being a Co-Production Collective Ally
Three of Co-Production Collective Allies – Laura, Sarah and Laura – introduce themselves and share some personal reflections on their roles.

Cheers to August: monthly team update
This month we’re introducing our new team members and sharing more about our work with NHS England and Improvement.

Free Community Research online course launches
Anna and Charlotte introduce a brand new – free! – online course which aims to support anyone to conduct their own research for positive social change.

Transforming Social Care through IMPACT
Obert Tawodzera is part of the team behind IMPACT – a brand new centre dedicated to improving adult social care together with those who use and deliver services. Here he explains more about their plans and how you can get involved.

Co-creating our payment policy: a personal reflection
A conversation with our co-producer Al about his experience navigating payment policies and what it feels like to open up about personal circumstances.

One year of Co-Pro Cuppas!
It’s already been a year since our first Co-Pro Cuppa event, giving us the perfect opportunity to look back at how the event series changed since 2020 and explore their future.

July kicks off: monthly team update
July kicks off with National Co-Production Week! Find out how you can get involved and what else is going on this month.

Not another Co-Production Week conversation?!
Join Mark and Isaac on 6 July to explore how we can make the most of awareness-raising events like Co-Production Week.

Our Co-produced Book Review Is Here!
We (and over 30 others) have co-produced a book review of a book about co-production! Find out why and how, plus read the review for yourself.