An introduction to Co-Production in Research - Reflecting on delivering a training session for UCL students
This blog shares learnings about a UCL workshop led by Naheen, Nicc, and Tania (with baby Maxim), aimed at helping students explore how to meaningfully co-produce research with people who have lived experience. It emphasized values like inclusivity, respect, and reflection, while addressing power dynamics, barriers, and the importance of genuine collaboration in academic projects.
.png)
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.
Celebrating the Success of Ageing Better’s Co-Production Festival
A celebration of all things co-production, the Stronger Together Festival took place this year virtually over three weeks. Vicky, the Co-production Lead at Ageing Better, tells us how all this came about and the legacy of over 6 years of co-production.
Values-based co-production: from chit chat to everyday reality
Donna, Mark, Isaac, David, and Niccola represented Co-Production Collective at the Institute of Community Reporters Conference on 2 June. Don't worry if you missed the session because Donna and Mark have co-written this blog to summarise the day.